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PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOIN OUR TEAM!
Assistant Store Manager Customer Experience
About Life at PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role.
Benefits that benefit you
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing
- Development opportunities
Job Summary
PetSmart's Experience Leader (ELR) is responsible for providing exceptional leadership and service to our pet parent while upholding the company's vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is expected to provide exemplary leadership for the store by driving the pet parent experience through culture and strategies, achieving targeted results. This role has shared responsibility for the safety of people and pets, efficient execution of daily tasks and financial outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:
People Leadership:
- Participates in employment decisions such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, and terminating.
- Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development. This includes but is not limited to associate reviews, recognition, team events, labor management, training, onboarding, mentoring, succession planning, and coaching for growth.
- Address and administer associate complaints and grievances.
- Prioritize, delegate, and validate daily tasks for associates to meet business and pet parent needs.
- Lead and coach associates on proper processes to ensure pets in our care are safe and healthy.
- Coordinates staffing coverage for experience activities in pivotal areas of the store.
- Effectively communicates company information and priorities to associates to ensure alignment and deliver on expectations.
- Delegate and validate completion of daily tasks including engagement videos.
- Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.
Overall Store Experience:
- Leads the associate and pet parent experience at all levels and ensures pets in our care are safe and healthy.
- Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to general and escalated pet parent's concerns.
- Assists with reservations in hotels, salons, and training.
- Oversees all PetSmart services (salon, training, hotel and day camp), live pet sales and adoptions.
- Evaluates operations and seeks opportunities to continuously improve experiences and services.
- Oversees store events and marketing (adoptions, hotel, salon, etc.).
- Maintains store standards and leads a culture of empowerment by ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures (P&Ps) and code of ethics.
- Responsible for conducting monthly Services Walks to validate proper execution of policies and procedures.
- Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
- Shared responsibility with store opening and closing procedures to ensure we uphold our brand promise.
Business Management
- Drives and identifies opportunities to grow the business and hold associates accountable in achieving store P&L expectations such as sales and shrink targets.
- Manages expenses such as labor and supplies and any other relevant store metrics.
- Leverages home office partners and resources to submit and follow up on store related work orders and purchase card allocation.
- Works directly with the services associates on productivity and scheduling to grow the business and achieve company goals.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of retail leadership or experience in a customer-focused environment.
- Full time availability required, flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Supervisory responsibility
Typically oversees one to six lead associates and ten to seventy non-leader associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with PetSmart's policies and procedures.
Essential physical demands and work environment
Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.
Do what you love
Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent's face after a fresh groom-you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.
We're delighted you're interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for a quarterly incentive based on eligible earnings and store performance, as well benefits, as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)
For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.

PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOIN OUR TEAM!
Assistant Store Manager Customer Experience
About Life at PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role.
Benefits that benefit you
- Paid Weekly
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time off for full-time associates
- Associate discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Career pathing
- Development opportunities
Job Summary
PetSmart's Experience Leader (ELR) is responsible for providing exceptional leadership and service to our pet parent while upholding the company's vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is expected to provide exemplary leadership for the store by driving the pet parent experience through culture and strategies, achieving targeted results. This role has shared responsibility for the safety of people and pets, efficient execution of daily tasks and financial outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:
People Leadership:
- Participates in employment decisions such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, and terminating.
- Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development. This includes but is not limited to associate reviews, recognition, team events, labor management, training, onboarding, mentoring, succession planning, and coaching for growth.
- Address and administer associate complaints and grievances.
- Prioritize, delegate, and validate daily tasks for associates to meet business and pet parent needs.
- Lead and coach associates on proper processes to ensure pets in our care are safe and healthy.
- Coordinates staffing coverage for experience activities in pivotal areas of the store.
- Effectively communicates company information and priorities to associates to ensure alignment and deliver on expectations.
- Delegate and validate completion of daily tasks including engagement videos.
- Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.
Overall Store Experience:
- Leads the associate and pet parent experience at all levels and ensures pets in our care are safe and healthy.
- Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to general and escalated pet parent's concerns.
- Assists with reservations in hotels, salons, and training.
- Oversees all PetSmart services (salon, training, hotel and day camp), live pet sales and adoptions.
- Evaluates operations and seeks opportunities to continuously improve experiences and services.
- Oversees store events and marketing (adoptions, hotel, salon, etc.).
- Maintains store standards and leads a culture of empowerment by ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures (P&Ps) and code of ethics.
- Responsible for conducting monthly Services Walks to validate proper execution of policies and procedures.
- Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
- Shared responsibility with store opening and closing procedures to ensure we uphold our brand promise.
Business Management
- Drives and identifies opportunities to grow the business and hold associates accountable in achieving store P&L expectations such as sales and shrink targets.
- Manages expenses such as labor and supplies and any other relevant store metrics.
- Leverages home office partners and resources to submit and follow up on store related work orders and purchase card allocation.
- Works directly with the services associates on productivity and scheduling to grow the business and achieve company goals.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of retail leadership or experience in a customer-focused environment.
- Full time availability required, flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Supervisory responsibility
Typically oversees one to six lead associates and ten to seventy non-leader associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with PetSmart's policies and procedures.
Essential physical demands and work environment
Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.
Do what you love
Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent's face after a fresh groom-you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.
We're delighted you're interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.
This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for a quarterly incentive based on eligible earnings and store performance, as well benefits, as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law)
For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.
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Tailor your resume to retail service metrics
PetSmart's Customer Support roles emphasize pet product knowledge, resolution rates, and omnichannel service experience. Quantify your customer satisfaction scores or case volume handled to stand out against candidates with direct retail backgrounds.
Confirm your OPT start date before applying
If you're on F-1 OPT, verify your Employment Authorization Document arrival timeline before accepting any offer. PetSmart's onboarding runs E-Verify, so you need a valid EAD in hand before your start date, not just an approval notice.
Target PetSmart's contact center and corporate openings
Retail floor roles rarely attract H-1B sponsorship, but PetSmart's customer operations and support center positions at corporate or regional hubs are where employer-sponsored visa filings are more likely. Focus your search on those specific posting types.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not earlier
Raise visa sponsorship only once you have a verbal offer or are clearly the preferred candidate. Bringing it up too early in a high-volume retail hiring process can stall your candidacy before a recruiter evaluates your fit.
Use Migrate Mate to filter PetSmart Customer Support openings by visa type
Searching broad job boards makes it hard to identify which PetSmart postings are realistically open to sponsored candidates. Filter by visa category on Migrate Mate to surface roles where sponsorship has historically been part of the hiring conversation.
Understand the PERM timeline if you're targeting permanent residency
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship through PERM requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available. For Customer Support roles, that process can take a year or more, so align your long-term immigration plans with your employer's willingness to commit early.
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Find Customer Support at PetSmart JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does PetSmart sponsor H-1B visas for Customer Supports?
Yes, PetSmart has sponsored H-1B visas for Customer Support roles, though not every posting qualifies. H-1B sponsorship is more common for customer operations or support center positions that require a specific bachelor's degree field than for general in-store associate roles. When applying, confirm with the recruiter whether the specific role is eligible for H-1B sponsorship before investing time in the process.
How do I apply for Customer Support jobs at PetSmart?
Applications go through PetSmart's careers portal, where Customer Support roles are listed under store operations, contact center, or corporate support categories. You can also browse open positions filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces PetSmart postings relevant to international candidates. Tailor your application to highlight customer resolution experience, product knowledge, and any multilingual skills relevant to their customer base.
Which visa types are commonly used for Customer Support roles at PetSmart?
PetSmart has sponsored H-1B visas and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for eligible Customer Support positions. TN visas are also an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For longer-term pathways, PetSmart has pursued EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process for certain positions, though availability depends on the specific role and business need.
What qualifications does PetSmart look for in Customer Support candidates who need visa sponsorship?
For roles that attract visa sponsorship, PetSmart typically looks for candidates with prior customer service or retail experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfort with digital service tools and CRM platforms. For H-1B eligibility specifically, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a relevant bachelor's degree in a field like business, communications, or a related discipline is generally expected.
How do I know how long PetSmart's sponsorship process will take?
Timeline depends heavily on the visa category. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS can take up to 90 days to process, so apply well before your intended start date. H-1B petitions filed in the annual cap lottery have an October 1 start date at the earliest, while cap-exempt or change-of-status cases can be faster. PERM-based Green Card cases typically run 12 to 24 months or longer from the start of the DOL recruitment process.
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