Assistant Manager | Tamworth

The Athlete's Foot Australia & New Zealand; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off across Accent Group brands

Generous incentive program

Leadership events and product launches

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Tamworth is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will work with leading brands and support the Store Manager in rostering, KPI achievement, stock control, and visual merchandising, while nurturing a caring community and driving growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with stock control and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Motivate and manage the team to exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on rosters and wage spend.
• Support daily store operations and visual merchandising.
• Champion staff training and development.
• Foster community engagement and partnerships.
• Ensure OH&S compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

KPIs

Roster management

Stock control

Visual merchandising

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Assistant Manager | Tamworth

About The Role

We're seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team at The Athlete’s Foot Tamworth! 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

Benefits

• 40% off across Accent Group brands – including Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA, Merrell & more
• Exciting earning potential with a generous incentive program that rewards both your individual performance and your team's success.
• Be part of exciting leadership events, brand activations, and product launches
• Join a business that genuinely invests in your training, development, and future growth

About Us

At The 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 that cares, grows, and rewards.

Accelerate your retail career with a brand built on purpose, passion, and performance.