Companion Animal Department Manager

What you'll be doing: Ensure all supply backstock is worked daily and all other department backstock a minimum of 3x per week. Responsible for ordering of live animals to maximize sales, margin and inventory. Ensure OSE standards are maintained in the department. Provide training and coaching in guest and product knowledge to associates daily on the sales floor and on an ongoing basis. Ensure a friendly and courteous atmosphere by all associates in the department. Achieve minimum presentation standards at all times in aquatics. Ensure the health, proper handling and welfare of all animals are met according to P&Ps. Achieve attachment rate goals. In partnership with the GM/AM, review departmental scheduling to ensure in-stock goals are achieved and customer service during peak hours. Provide quick and courteous service to all customers by utilizing the guest model throughout the store to include the cashiers. Perform duties and assume responsibility as manager on duty (MOD) as needed. Perform all special or other projects as assigned.

What your background should be: Must be able to lift 50 lbs and pull 2000 lbs utilizing material handling equipment. Improper use of safety equipment and/or not following proper lifting techniques may pose of risk of injury to customers, pets, and store personnel. Previous experience in retail setting as a department manager, team lead or sales associate. Successful completion of all 4 CAS certification. Experience supervising associates, or demonstrating an aptitude for training, motivation and sales technologies, analytical abilities as well as a professional appearance and demeanor. Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Who is the client company: This is an American pet retailer company.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com