Store Manager - Animates Napier

\n Lead a team making happy happen for petsand their people About Animates\n

At Animates, we’re passionate about helpingpet parents give their pets the happiest, healthiest lives possible.

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Animates is New Zealand’s largest pet carespecialist, with 48 retail stores, 34 grooming salons and 15 vet clinicsworking together across communities to support the wellbeing of pets. Every dayour teams empowerpet parents with trusted advice, quality products and expert services so theycan make informed decisions for the animals they love.

The Opportunity\n

This isyour opportunity to lead our successful Napier store, guiding a team of passionate pet carespecialists while delivering strong commercial results. You’ll championexceptional customer experiences that reflect the care, knowledge and expertiseAnimates is known for.

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Yourstore will also be a destination for local pet parents, creating strongcommunity connections through initiatives such as pet adoption events, in-storeactivities and fundraising that supports local pet charities.

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This is a full‑time position (40 hours perweek).

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team
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• Drive strong sales performance and achieve store targets
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• Take ownership of store operations, merchandising and P&L performance
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• Deliver an exceptional experience for every pet parent
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• Build strong relationships with the local community
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• Lead local marketing initiatives, events and adoption days
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About You\n

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• Experience managing a retail store or leading a large retail team
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• Strong leadership and coaching capability
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• A track record of delivering strong commercial results
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• The ability to build a positive, inclusive team culture
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• A love of pets is preferred - we’ll supportyou to develop specialist knowledge
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What We Offer\n

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• Performance-based bonus scheme
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Generous staff discounts across retail and vet services
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• Paid pet bereavement leave
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• Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing resources and confidential counselling
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Why Join Animates?\n

Animatesis a business built on the love of pets and the people who care for them.

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We’re an inclusiveemployer that values diversity and the unique perspectives our people bring. Asa proud Rainbow Tick Certified Employer, we encourage everyone to bring theirwhole selves to work.

Ifyou’re looking for a leadership role where you can grow and support your team,run a successful store, and make a real difference to pets and their people,we’d love to hear from you.\n