Store Manager
Trade · Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Role at a glance: Store Manager for a long-running outdoor and adventure retail business in Otago. It suits a capable retail leader who is ready to use that background in New Zealand, where leadership, engaging with customers and commercial results genuinely matter.
Your focus: steer the store's day-to-day results, strengthen what the team can do, and create a place where shoppers get expert, professional advice. The team numbers approximately seven, with support from an experienced Assistant Manager and the regional leadership group.
The employer is looking for verified experience in retail leadership, hands-on management of people and operations, and a real love of outdoor life. Rewards include attractive staff benefits, performance incentives and a balanced roster free of late-night trading. If a police certificate is requested, applicants in Pakistan can arrange a police character certificate.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the example for the team by being active and visible on the shop floor
- Own the store's daily trading results and retail operations
- Lift sales in line with the KPIs agreed for the store, applying commercial insight to seize opportunities and respond as customer needs change
- Grow each team member with regular coaching, feedback and product education, backed by structured internal training programs
- Help staff become knowledgeable about technical outdoor gear and equipment
- Foster a positive culture where accountability, teamwork and customer service come first
- Run stock control, merchandising, store admin and operational processes
- Find improvements that lift store efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Hold strong standards for customer service, how the store looks, and operational compliance
- Partner with the Assistant Manager and regional leaders
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience leading retail teams as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager or at a similar senior level
- A proven history of supervising, mentoring and growing retail staff
- Solid grasp of KPIs, sales targets and the commercial side of retail
- Leads confidently from the front and can keep a small team motivated against clear performance expectations
- Strong at serving customers and forming lasting relationships
- Sound skills in administration, organising and running operations
- Strong communicator and decision-maker
- Genuine passion for the outdoors, whether adventure, recreation, technical clothing or specialist outdoor gear
- Works effectively on a retail floor that is fast-paced and customer-focused
- For international applicants, relevant professional experience that can be verified is required
- Anyone applying for Accredited Employer sponsorship must satisfy the New Zealand employment and immigration requirements that apply
- Able to work the required Tuesday–Saturday roster
- Overseas applicants who are eligible may be offered visa sponsorship supported by the employer, plus help with relocation
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