Department Manager - Pet/Animal Health - Watford City, ND

Runnings•Watford City, ND

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Runnings is hiring a Pet & Animal Health Department Manager for a new 21,000-square-foot retail store in Watford City, North Dakota. The manager leads a customer-focused department serving customers who care for pets, livestock, and other animals. The role oversees merchandising, inventory management, sales performance, customer service, and team development in an active retail environment. The position offers hourly pay of $18.00–$22.00, based on experience. The manager works a varied schedule that includes days, evenings, and every other weekend. The work takes place in a retail store with frequent customer interaction and exposure to pet supplies, livestock products, animal health merchandise, and agricultural products. Physical requirements include frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing and walking, as well as frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and moving merchandise. Runnings is a family-owned retailer serving rural communities across the Midwest and Northeast. The company emphasizes hard work, integrity, community involvement, and long-term development of team members.

Requirements

Knowledge of pet supplies, animal health products, livestock feed, treats, supplements, bedding, fencing, or farm and ranch products is preferred.
A customer-focused mindset and passion for helping customers find solutions for their pets and animals.
Ability to train, coach, and positively influence team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, maintain standards, and drive department success.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, and every other weekend.
Ability to work an irregular schedule.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, and move merchandise.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous retail, farm and ranch, agricultural, pet industry, or customer service experience preferred.
Prior leadership, supervisory, or department management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the merchandising and presentation of pet, livestock, and animal health products.
Coordinate the placement and distribution of new merchandise within the department.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and product availability.
Deliver outstanding customer service and assist customers with product selection and purchases.
Share product knowledge related to pet care, livestock supplies, animal health products, nutrition, and seasonal needs.
Partner with Retail Buyers to identify inventory needs and product opportunities.
Train, mentor, and support department team members.
Monitor department appearance, pricing, signing, and merchandising standards.
Ensure safe handling and storage of merchandise.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department.
Support overall store operations and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.