Assistant Manager Evenings

As an Assistant Manager at Petco, you will support the General Manager in running a high‑performing Pet Care Center, lead partners on the sales floor, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

• Serve as a role model for Petco values, behaviors, and service standards.
• Coach partners to strengthen selling skills, pet care knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Assist with performance management and accountability.
• Execute merchandising standards and ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Support labor efficiency, task prioritization, and operational routines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Assist with additional duties as needed to support business needs.

Pets are healthy, safe, and cared for according to Petco standards; customers receive friendly, knowledgeable, and solution‑focused service; partners feel supported, coached, and motivated; the Pet Care Center runs smoothly, looks great, and consistently meets performance goals.

• 2+ years of retail experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with point‑of‑sale systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Passion for animals and knowledge of pet care strongly preferred.

This role is primarily performed in a Pet Care Center retail environment. The Assistant Manager is expected to be regularly present on the sales floor, leading by example and engaging with partners, customers, and pets. Majority of work is conducted indoors; however, occasional duties may require leaving the Pet Care Center for tasks such as bank deposits, merchandise transport, or community events.

The role requires frequent standing and walking, and bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting. Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds. Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point‑of‑sale transactions. Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.

Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a full‑time position. Eligibility for full‑time status is based on average hours worked, as defined by company policy and applicable law. A limited amount of travel may be required for training, meetings, or community engagement. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Hourly pay: $25.50 - $39.50 (state‑specific regulation compliant). Compensation details reflect position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected classification.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.