Assistant Store Manager | Sunglass Hut | Darwin, Qld

Essilorluxottica Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Staff discounts

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Sunglass Hut Darwin is looking for an energetic, hands on Assistant Store Manager to lead our Darwin team. You’ll coach and motivate the team to hit sales targets and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Work with luxury eyewear brands including Chanel, Prada, Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, with uncapped bonus potential, a generous product allowance, and staff discounts. This role offers clear career pathways within EssilorLuxottica.

Qualifications

• Strong KPI-driven sales track record.
• Ability to lead teams through change.
• Passion for technology, innovation and learning.
• Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Retail leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Successfully lead teams through change.
• Drive adoption of new products by ensuring your team is confident, engaged and customer-focused.
• Oversee daily store operations including rostering, stock control, visual standards and compliance.
• Champion exceptional customer experiences through expert product knowledge.
• Recruit, develop and retain a passionate and capable retail team.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging store environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales targets

Change management

Product knowledge

Customer service

People development

Roster management

Stock control

Visual merchandising

Compliance

Job description

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Own your moment at Sunglass Hut!

We’re looking for an energetic, driven and hands on Assistant Store Manager to lead our Darwin team.

Sunglass Hut is a global leader in the sale of premium sunglasses with over 3,000 stores worldwide. We are home to some of the world’s best brands including CHANEL, Prada, Miu Miu, Versace and more - including cutting-edge wearable technology such as Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart eyewear.

At Sunglass Hut you’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise, and feel supported by people who embrace you.

You will also be joining Australia’s Retail Employer of the Year 2025 recognising the best of our industry and a testament to our incredible culture and development opportunities.

Why us?

• Work with luxury, high fashion brands like CHANEL, Tom Ford, Tiffany & Co, Jimmy Choo and more!
• Hands-on exposure to innovative smart eyewear technology, including Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta
• An obtainable uncapped bonus scheme which rewards you and your team’s ability to hit and exceed targets.
• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Regular training and networking opportunities including our iconic annual Summit conference getaway!
• Exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, and various retail brands, and access to free counselling services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Clear career pathways for your role, with national and global progression opportunities.

Your responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Successfully lead teams through change, including the introduction of new and innovative products and technology
• Drive adoption of new products by ensuring your team is confident, engaged and customer-focused
• Oversee daily store operations including rostering, stock control, visual standards and compliance
• Champion exceptional customer experiences through expert product knowledge
• Recruit, develop and retain a passionate and capable retail team
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging store environment

About you

• You’re a sales superstar with a proven track record of strong achievements within a KPI structure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and support them through new initiatives
• Passion for technology, innovation and learning, with a desire to stay ahead of new product launches
• Proven problem-solving ability and excellent relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Previous leadership experience, ideally in retail

*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in Sunglass Hut*

Who We Are

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.