Retail Operations Manager
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PetSmart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM
Retail Operations Manager
About Life at PetSmart
Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams, and challenge each other to be the best they can be. This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role.
Benefits that benefit you
Take care of yourself and your family members—whether they be two-legged or four, have feathers, fur or fins. Enjoy true rewards (plus lots of warm, fuzzy feelings) Check out some of our awesome offerings:
Paid WeeklyHealth & Wellness Benefits*401k Plan with company matchPaid Time off for full-time associatesAssociate discounts Tuition Assistance Career pathing Development opportunitiesJob summary
PetSmart’s Process Leader (Retail Operations Manager) has shared responsibility to drive operational excellence in our stores while upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is accountable for merchandising and inventory management, pet care operations, opening and/or closing the store, leading associates, financial outcomes and maintaining a safe and organized environment.
Essential responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:
People Leadership:
Participates in employment decisions such as recruiting, interviewing, and coaching. Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development; including but not limited to ensuring associates are appropriately trained across the store, onboarding, associate reviews, labor management, mentoring, succession planning, and coaching for accountability. Address and administer associate complaints and grievances. Prioritize, delegate, and validate daily tasks for associates to meet business and pet parent needs. Lead and coach associates on proper operational processes to ensure pets in our care are safe and healthy. Coordinates staffing coverage for process activities in pivotal areas of the store (pet care maintenance, hotel cleaning, salon cleaning, etc.) Validates completion of assigned operational messages and engagement video compliance. Effectively communicates company information and priorities to associates to ensure alignment and deliver on expectations. Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.Overall Store
Experience:
Expense Management:
Drives and identifies opportunities to grow the business and holds associates accountable in achieving store P&L expectations such as sales and shrink targets. Analyzes inventory management reporting to identify trends, opportunities, and root causes. Manages expenses such as labor and supplies, as well as any other relevant st