Store Manager at Arken Zoo Mariestad, Permanent Position

Arken Zoo AB · Full-time

Storegårdsvägen 62, Mariestad, Sweden

Arken Zoo is a nationwide chain in the zoo retail sector operating franchise and company-owned stores. The company has grown rapidly in recent years and we continue to expand with the Arken Zoo brand strengthening continuously. In our stores we offer a carefully selected assortment for many different types of pets. We love animals and our core values are love, knowledge and quality. About the Position You are offered a permanent full-time position in a profitable and rapidly growing company. The position is based at a newly opened Arken Zoo store in Mariestad. - The position is full-time, 38.25h/week. - Employment contract and salary etc. by agreement. - Work hours: day, evening and weekend shifts according to schedule. - Start date: 2026-12-01 Job Responsibilities The position includes: - Providing excellent customer service every time you work and always helping customers make the right product choice. - Being a driven salesperson who loves customer interaction. - Store management, maintenance, unpacking, restocking and sales. The Store Manager role includes: *Working actively in the store alongside your staff *Having personnel and profit responsibility for the store *Ensuring the store is attractive and sales-oriented *Ensuring our customers are satisfied *Developing employees in their roles Qualifications: We are looking for someone with a passion for pets, especially dogs and cats. You should be a dedicated service-oriented person with some experience in retail work and sales in retail or grocery trade. Animal care education from high school, zoos etc. is a merit but not required. *Experience in a management position from retail or grocery trade is required as it demands extensive knowledge of business management, personnel leadership and store operations. *Leadership, experience leading and developing sales staff toward qualitative and quantitative goals. *Scheduling, experience with practical scheduling work in e.g. web-based programs *Basic IT skills How to Apply Click "Send Application", fill in the form and upload your application documents. Since selection is ongoing we would appreciate receiving your application as soon as possible. Please note that the position may be filled before the final application deadline. If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Hanna Grahm at Hanna [email protected] Please note that application documents can only be submitted via the "Send Application" function. Applications sent by email cannot be processed. Final application deadline: 2026-10-04 Welcome to submit your application!