Assistant Manager | Chadstone

The Athletes Foot; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

The Athlete's Foot Chadstone is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to lead a fast-paced retail team. You will work alongside the Store Manager to coach staff, drive sales performance, ensure stock accuracy, and maintain excellent store presentation.

Join a community-focused brand partnered with top footwear labels, and enjoy a generous incentive program, staff discounts, and opportunities for leadership development in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager or senior casual Sales Assistant, Key Holder, Supervisor or 3IC in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A results-driven, 'Make it Happen' mindset.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Proven success in meeting KPIs and sales targets.
• Solid understanding of stock control and visual merchandising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service using MyFit 3D technology.
• Motivate the team to exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor team performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to manage rosters and wage spend.
• Support daily store operations, ensuring high standards in presentation, merchandising and stock management.
• Champion team training and succession planning.
• Foster community engagement through partnerships with sports and health professionals.
• Ensure OH&S compliance with national and state regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

KPIs

Stock control

Visual merchandising

OH&S compliance

Team training

Wage management

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team at The Athlete's Foot Chadstone! Step into a leadership role within an energetic team passionate about footwear, working in a fast-paced environment, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you're excited to work with top brands like Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Hoka, Asics, New Balance, ON Running, and more, and want to work with your Store Manager to help lead a supportive and caring community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As Assistant Store Manager, you'll:

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service, utilising our advanced MyFit 3D technology.
• Motivate and inspire your team to consistently exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor team performance and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to effectively manage rosters and control wage spend within company guidelines.
• Support daily store operations, ensuring high standards in store presentation, visual merchandising, and stock management.
• Champion team training, development, and succession planning to build a strong, skilled workforce.
• Foster community engagement through sporting partnerships and healthcare professional relationships.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S requirements in line with national and state regulations.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager or senior casual Sales Assistant, Key Holder, Supervisor or 3IC in a fast-paced retail environment

A results-driven, 'Make it Happen' mindset

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team

Proven success in meeting KPIs and sales targets

Solid understanding of stock control and visual merchandising best practices

40% offacrossAccent Group brands- including Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA, Merrell & more

Exciting earning potential with agenerous incentive programthat rewards both your individual performance and your team's success.

Be part of excitingleadership events, brand activations, and product launches

Join a business that genuinely invests in yourtraining, development, and future growth

About Us

AtThe Athlete's Foot, we're passionate about helping people lead healthy, active lives. From their first pair of runners to their last, our team empowers customers through expert fitting, personalised service, and the right footwear for every journey. More than a store, we're a community! Collaborating with health professionals, local schools, and sporting clubs to support wellbeing inside and outside our four walls. When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit family thatcares, grows, and rewards.