Assistant Store Manager | Sunglass Hut Emporium, VIC

Melbourne,, AU #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Product allowance

Family & Friends discounts

Staff discounts on brands

Job summary

Sunglass Hut Emporium in VIC is seeking an energetic Assistant Store Manager to support our high‑style eyewear team. You will coach staff, manage daily store operations, and ensure exceptional customer service while delivering strong sales performance.

Join a global leader in premium sunglasses with access to top brands and exclusive employee benefits. This role offers hands‑on leadership, product knowledge, and opportunities to grow within EssilorLuxottica's retail network across Australia.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/leadership experience in a retail environment.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets / KPIs.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach, and motivate the team to meet store targets.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and training.
• Act as Store Manager when required, including opening and closing.
• Deliver memorable customer service with strong product knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Sales targets

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | Sunglass Hut Emporium, VIC

We’re looking for an energetic, driven and hands on Assistant Store Manager to support our Emporium 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 Ray-Ban, 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?

• An obtainable monthly bonus scheme which rewards your ability to hit and exceed targets.
• Work with luxury, high fashion brands like CHANEL, D&G, Tiffany & Co, Jimmy Choo and more!
• Hands-on exposure to innovative smart eyewear technology, including Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta
• 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.
• Receive recognition and rewards for exceptional performance through our Rewards & Recognition Program
• 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

Your responsibilities

• Support, coach, and motivate your team to meet and exceed store targets.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and training.
• Act as Store Manager when required, including opening, and closing of the store.
• Deliver memorable customer service and exceptional product knowledge.
• Implement brand visual merchandising strategies and promotional changes.Create a safe working environment for your team and customers.

About you

• Previous supervisory/leadership experience, ideally in a retail environment
• Proven experience meeting and exceeding sales targets/KPIs
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Confidence to provide and improvement feedback to your team.
• Ability to provide an exceptional customer experience.

*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.

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