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Store Manager - In Training

Patton Avenue Pet Company
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

Do you love dogs, cats and people?

Patton Avenue Pet Company is looking to find a future Store Manager!

If these sound good:

  • Earning a Living Wage (we are pledged through Just Economics)
  • Benefits including Paid Time Off a monthly Health & Wellness stipend to use toward insurance or other wellness needs
  • Getting to meet new dogs and people every day
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Discounts on companion animal food and supplies
  • Opportunity to learn a LOT about companion animals and nutrition
  • Awesome coworkers
  • A fun, friendly place to work

Then this might just be the job for you.

Requirements:

  • A genuine passion for animals
  • At least 1 year of retail experience
  • At least 1 year of management experience
  • A willingness to learn a LOT about animal nutrition, behavior and other topics.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week, including weekends
  • A positive, cheerful, solutions-oriented attitude
  • Strong work ethic and common sense
  • Ability to lift and move 40 lbs. or more
  • Ability to work outside in all weather and seasons
  • Reliable transportation

Pay & Training:

We are committed to paying a Living Wage through Just Economics. Starting pay is $21/hour during the training/probationary period, increasing to $22/hour once fully trained as a Sales Associate (generally within 90 days), depending on performance.

Managers-in-training will initially perform the duties of a Sales Associate while learning our systems, processes, products and culture. Once they are fully trained in the Sales Associate role, they will begin taking on additional managerial responsibilities and will have opportunities for additional pay increases. Store Managers start at $24/hour, with opportunities for further increases based on performance and experience during biannual performance reviews.

We will send an email within a week to those who are most qualified. No follow-up is necessary. (Please, do not follow up!)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Why do you want to work at Patton Avenue Pet Company?
  • What is your earliest available start date?
  • Do you have any days or hours that you are unable to work?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
  • Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24

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