Petco
About the Role
Petco’s Strategy & Transformation team drives enterprise-wide initiatives that shape the future of our omnichannel pet care ecosystem — from new business incubation and digital retail growth to strategic partnerships and operational transformation.
We’re looking for a
Senior Manager, Retail Strategy & Transformation
with a
consulting background
and deep
retail experience
to lead strategic growth initiatives across Petco’s retail, digital, and services businesses. This role is ideal for someone from a
Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm (Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, etc.)
who has worked with leading retail or consumer clients and is ready to move into an operator role.
You’ll work cross-functionally with leaders in Merchandising, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Marketing to identify new opportunities, assess markets, and turn bold ideas into scalable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Strategy Development & Incubation
Partner with senior leadership to assess and incubate new business opportunities (e.g., Pet Rx, Pet Insurance, Digital Retail, Repeat Delivery).
Conduct market and competitive assessments to identify growth areas, partnerships, or potential acquisitions.
Translate high-level concepts into executable business plans with clear KPIs, financial models, and go-to-market strategies.
Lead “tiger team” initiatives — fast-moving, cross-functional projects focused on testing and scaling high-impact ideas.
Transformation & Execution
Lead cross-functional teams to execute transformation initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and retail innovation.
Drive change management to ensure successful adoption of new capabilities, processes, and technologies across the business.
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Evaluate and manage strategic partnerships and ecosystem opportunities (e.g., insurance, pharmacy, digital services).
Support M&A exploration, partnership structures, and capability build vs. buy analyses.
Retail & Omnichannel Expertise
Leverage deep retail and eCommerce knowledge to advise on front-end (store experience, merchandising, customer engagement) and back-end (supply chain, inventory, fulfillment) transformation efforts.
Collaborate with real estate, merchandising, and digital teams to optimize store strategy, omnichannel growth, and traffic-driving initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Business, Economics, or related field;
MBA preferred .
7+ years
of experience in
management consulting or strategy , preferably with
Big 4 or top-tier firms
(Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, Bain).
Significant experience in
retail, consumer, or digital commerce
strategy — including supply chain, store operations, or eCommerce.
Proven ability to incubate and scale new business initiatives or partnerships.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and storytelling skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influence at senior levels.
Experience leading cross-functional “tiger teams” and driving measurable transformation outcomes.
Why Join Us At Petco, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s transforming the pet care industry — blending digital innovation, retail excellence, and new business models to improve the lives of pets, pet parents, and our planet.
This is a rare opportunity to
shape the future of Petco’s retail ecosystem , help scale new ventures like
Pet Rx , and lead high‑visibility projects that have direct C‑suite sponsorship and measurable business impact.
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We’re looking for a
Senior Manager, Retail Strategy & Transformation
with a
consulting background
and deep
retail experience
to lead strategic growth initiatives across Petco’s retail, digital, and services businesses. This role is ideal for someone from a
Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm (Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, etc.)
who has worked with leading retail or consumer clients and is ready to move into an operator role.
You’ll work cross-functionally with leaders in Merchandising, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Marketing to identify new opportunities, assess markets, and turn bold ideas into scalable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Strategy Development & Incubation
Partner with senior leadership to assess and incubate new business opportunities (e.g., Pet Rx, Pet Insurance, Digital Retail, Repeat Delivery).
Conduct market and competitive assessments to identify growth areas, partnerships, or potential acquisitions.
Translate high-level concepts into executable business plans with clear KPIs, financial models, and go-to-market strategies.
Lead “tiger team” initiatives — fast-moving, cross-functional projects focused on testing and scaling high-impact ideas.
Transformation & Execution
Lead cross-functional teams to execute transformation initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and retail innovation.
Drive change management to ensure successful adoption of new capabilities, processes, and technologies across the business.
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Evaluate and manage strategic partnerships and ecosystem opportunities (e.g., insurance, pharmacy, digital services).
Support M&A exploration, partnership structures, and capability build vs. buy analyses.
Retail & Omnichannel Expertise
Leverage deep retail and eCommerce knowledge to advise on front-end (store experience, merchandising, customer engagement) and back-end (supply chain, inventory, fulfillment) transformation efforts.
Collaborate with real estate, merchandising, and digital teams to optimize store strategy, omnichannel growth, and traffic-driving initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Business, Economics, or related field;
MBA preferred .
7+ years
of experience in
management consulting or strategy , preferably with
Big 4 or top-tier firms
(Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, Bain).
Significant experience in
retail, consumer, or digital commerce
strategy — including supply chain, store operations, or eCommerce.
Proven ability to incubate and scale new business initiatives or partnerships.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and storytelling skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influence at senior levels.
Experience leading cross-functional “tiger teams” and driving measurable transformation outcomes.
Why Join Us At Petco, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s transforming the pet care industry — blending digital innovation, retail excellence, and new business models to improve the lives of pets, pet parents, and our planet.
This is a rare opportunity to
shape the future of Petco’s retail ecosystem , help scale new ventures like
Pet Rx , and lead high‑visibility projects that have direct C‑suite sponsorship and measurable business impact.
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