AddressWe’re Habitat, Australia’s most exciting name in pet supplies. Habitat is a proudly independent, fast growing, family-owned business, with five thriving stores located across Melbourne as well as a successful online store!
An opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the Habitat team at our Altona location. This full-time role is essential to the day-to-day running of the store, so the successful applicant will quickly become a key member of our team.
The successful candidate will…
- Have experience working in a management role in a retail environment
- Support the management team in the day-to-day operations of the store, inclusive of stock management, ordering and visual merchandising
- Have experience in leading and motivating teams with exceptional communication skills to achieve store goals
- Provide an outstanding level of customer service
- Be experienced using POS and inventory management software
- Be proactive and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Have a calmness to work under pressure
- Have excellent organisational skills and problem-solving ability
- Be committed to working in line with WHS policies and procedures
- Be prepared to take responsibility for the operation of the store in the absence of the Manager
- Be flexible to work on weekdays, weekends and public holidays
- Have a genuine love and concern for the well-being of animals
Experience working in the pet industry is desirable but not essential. Heavy lifting of up to 20kgs will be required as part of the role.
What Habitat has to offer…
- A supportive environment, working with an experienced team of animal lovers
- Opportunities for career growth
- Generous employee discounts
If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your cover letter and resume.
