Assistant Retail Store Manager - Pet Supplies (South Lamar)

Tomlinson’s Feed • Austin, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Tomlinson’s Feed is Central Texas’s favorite pet store with the healthiest products and world-class customer service. We are a locally owned company with 80 years in business and are looking for passionate individuals to join our family. We are the local leader for healthy, natural pet nutrition, and we value Pet Health, Customer Delight, and our family of Team Members. This role is not working at an average pet retail store, and no two days are the same. You will be responsible for creating an atmosphere of service and trust, cultivating a positive and supportive store environment, and assuring customer service exceeds expectations. You will also assist the Store Manager with daily operations, inventory, staff training, and maintaining store appearance.

Requirements

• At least 6 months to 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Offer each of our four-legged customers a belly rub and treats.
• Get to know your local community: their names, their needs, and more.
• Train on new products or information about pet nutrition.
• Receive, stock, and rotate healthy pet products.
• Help train and teach new staff.
• Work as a team with coworkers to achieve sales goals and milestones.
• Do what’s best for our guests and their pets.
• Creating an atmosphere of service, trust, and one that is supportive of the owners and their vision for the company.
• Cultivate a positive and supportive store environment where employees are excited to come to work.
• Assuring that customer service and satisfaction exceeds our clients' expectations.
• Assisting the Store Manager with daily store operations in accordance with Company standards.
• Communicating with staff and home office.
• Assisting the Store Manager in maintaining an accurate inventory.
• Assisting the Store Manager with on-the-job training of staff in customer delight, product knowledge, and operations.
• Maintaining store appearance, and a professional personal appearance.
• Product merchandising as directed by the Merchandising Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Flexible Scheduling
• One of the most generous employee discounts in the industry!
• Emphasis on Internal Promotion.
• Community Non-Profit Volunteer Opportunities
• Paid product and retail sales training
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Open-Door Office Policy
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 20 paid hours per year to volunteer with a non-profit organization of your choice.
• Health Benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed