Floating Manager

Floating / Second Store Manager

Location: Flexible within driving distance of 2–3 stores (Chester, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge or Madison, Chatham, Livingston or Clinton)
Company: Well Bred – The Healthy Pet Marketplace & Gentle Grooming Salon

About Us

Well Bred is more than a pet store—we're a community for pet lovers who want the best for their dogs and cats. With seven locations across NJ, we specialize in healthy nutrition, premium products, and gentle grooming. Our mission? To make pets and their people happy, every single day.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced retail manager who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-first environment. As a Floating / Second Manager, you'll support multiple stores, ensuring smooth operations, outstanding service, and strong sales performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same—and where your love for pets and people truly matters.

What You'll Do

• Drive Sales: Use consultative selling skills to recommend products and close sales, meeting store and personal goals.
• Customer Experience: Deliver exceptional service—every customer, every time. Treat visiting dogs with treats and make their humans smile
• Lead & Support: Oversee daily operations in 2–3 stores, acting as a trusted partner to Store Managers.
• Team Development: Mentor and motivate employees, ensuring they follow selling techniques and maintain product knowledge.
• Operations Management: Handle merchandising, inventory, ordering, receiving deliveries, and maintaining store standards.
• Grooming Oversight: Manage grooming schedules and team in Chester and Livingston locations.
• Community Engagement: Organize and participate in store events and local outreach marketing.
• Analytics & Reporting: Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to analyze sales and inventory, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Retail Leadership: Minimum 3 years of retail management experience; people management is a plus.
• Pet Passion: Love dogs (and ideally cats) with hands-on experience and knowledge of their needs.
• Sales Skills: Experience in consultative selling—or a strong desire to learn.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS systems, and basic computer applications.
• Physical Readiness: Ability to stand for up to 9 hours and lift 30 lb bags of dog food.
• Mindset: Positive, "can-do" attitude, sense of urgency, desire to help and be helpful, and commitment to doing the right thing.
• Stability: Minimum 2 years in previous roles and looking for a long-term opportunity.
• 42-45 hour work week for which you will be adequately compensated.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Great team and repeat customers who love what we do.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (after 2 months).
• Paid Time Off and 401(k) with generous match after 12 months.
• 25% store discount + complimentary pet food (selected brands).
• Deep training in canine and feline nutrition.
• Competitive pay: hourly + overtime + sales bonus.
• A role that's challenging, rewarding, and fun

Ready to join us?
Send your resume and a cover letter explaining why this job is perfect for you and why you're the best candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50, $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person