Petco · 16 hours ago
General Manager - La Habra, CA
2163 - La Habra, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33.50/hr - $55.50/hrPetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. The General Manager is responsible for leading a high-performing team to achieve top-line sales growth while ensuring the welfare and proper care of all animals in the store.
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Responsibilities
Build a team that embodies the Petco brand by delivering exceptional service and driving guest loyalty
Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent
Train, coach, and develop department level leaders and hourly store partners in all areas and functions required to run the store efficiently and to Petco standards, including the effective rollout selling models
Create an environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of partners
Promote a positive culture of teamwork by working alongside the leadership team, establishing priorities, and providing clear direction
Ensure quick and courteous service to all PETCO customers by helping partners determine the guest’s needs and by sharing product knowledge with partners to enable them to suggest the appropriate merchandise to meet the customer’s needs
Responsible for all partner performance management in the store
Demonstrate and support a continuous improvement and growth mindset
Meet or exceed goals related to total store sales, profitability, and operational excellence
Schedule and adjust labor hours & payroll to maximize productivity, achieve sales & payroll goals, and complete workload
Review and interpret financial and operational reporting regularly, including store visit and audit results
Identify underperforming metrics and develop strategies that leverage Petco programs, tools, and resources to improve and grow the business
Market the store and its products, oversee planning of in-store and community events, such as adoptions, school visits and other local promotions and animal-welfare events
Ensure the proper health, appearance, welfare, and proper handling of all animals
Ensure merchandise is properly priced, displayed and stocked according to inventory levels appropriate for the store; make merchandising decisions with consideration of visual standards, special ad set-up and monthly ad planner guidelines, adjusting these as necessary to best implement in each individual store
Complete and submit accounting, inventory management and payroll paperwork in a timely manner; ensures all expenses are maintained within budgeted levels
Maintain the store's appearance adheres to Petco operational standards and safety procedures
Protect Petco pets & merchandise, and minimize loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met, including workplace safety, inventory control, and loss prevention
Ensure store is opened/closed in accordance with policies and procedures, especially those relating to safety and security
Responsible to maintain the store’s professional image, appearance and cleanliness
Qualification
Required
Passion for pets
Focus on process excellence
Drive for results
Ability to lead and influence
Build a team that embodies the Petco brand by delivering exceptional service and driving guest loyalty
Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent
Train, coach, and develop department level leaders and hourly store partners in all areas and functions required to run the store efficiently and to Petco standards
Create an environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of partners
Promote a positive culture of teamwork by working alongside the leadership team, establishing priorities, and providing clear direction
Ensure quick and courteous service to all PETCO customers
Responsible for all partner performance management in the store
Demonstrate and support a continuous improvement and growth mindset
Meet or exceed goals related to total store sales, profitability, and operational excellence
Schedule and adjust labor hours & payroll to maximize productivity, achieve sales & payroll goals, and complete workload
Review and interpret financial and operational reporting regularly, including store visit and audit results
Identify underperforming metrics and develop strategies that leverage Petco programs, tools, and resources to improve and grow the business
Market the store and its products, oversee planning of in-store and community events
Ensure the proper health, appearance, welfare, and proper handling of all animals
Ensure merchandise is properly priced, displayed and stocked according to inventory levels appropriate for the store
Complete and submit accounting, inventory management and payroll paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain the store's appearance adheres to Petco operational standards and safety procedures
Protect Petco pets & merchandise, and minimize loss by ensuring all store standards and operating procedures are met
Ensure store is opened/closed in accordance with policies and procedures
Responsible to maintain the store's professional image, appearance and cleanliness
Manage the store's payroll, sales and shrink budgets and is held accountable for results
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
401K
Incentives
PTO
Company
Petco
Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (19)
2023 (31)
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2020 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Coughlin
Chief Executive Officer
Larry Rutkowski
Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
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