Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) - Melbourne Central

LSKD US, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Founder-led business

Team discounts

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Fitness event reimbursement

Creative culture

Job summary

LSKD US, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) for Melbourne Central to co-lead the store, drive sales, and mentor a high-performing team.

You will partner with the Head Coach to deliver a world-class community experience and maintain flagship visual merchandising. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in retail leadership, excels at coaching, VM, and local strategy, and can own the store's KPIs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail leadership.
• Experience leading and coaching frontline teams.
• Strong visual merchandising and store presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support & drive the mission with Head Coach to achieve store growth goals.
• Lead weekly visual merchandising flips and local store adjustments.
• Develop and empower Educators, creating an inclusive, high-performing team.
• Coach the team daily with actionable feedback to lift performance.
• Become the product expert across fabrics, fits and styles for authentic customer education.
• Own store standards from VM to open/close routines and back-of-house organization.
• Monitor KPIs (AOV, UPT, conversion) and translate insights into actions.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Visual merchandising

People coaching

Local strategy

Job description

Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) - Melbourne Central

Posted: 28/10/2026

Closing Date: 26/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia

Job Category: Retail

THE MISSION

Are you a high-performance retail leader with experience leading teams, developing leaders and a passion for health and movement? Ready to take full ownership within our four walls to drive a world-class community experience? We want to meet you!

We are looking for a dynamic Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) to co-lead our store at Melbourne Central. As one of our top doors in Victoria, this role offers a unique opportunity to work in close proximity to our Head Coach while setting the aesthetic and operational standard for Victoria.

This isn't just about managing a retail floor - it's about turning our space into an immersive experience, setting the standard for how our brand connects with the community, and driving success alongside the Head Coach.

Working closely with the Head Coach and our retail leadership team, you will take total ownership of our visual story - bringing campaigns to life with precision while fostering incredible community connections, coaching the team, and driving brand growth. With LSKD rapidly expanding our global footprint, this role is your opportunity to blend creative execution with retail leadership, become 1% better every day, and fast-track your career into retail leadership.

Job Description

So... what does the world of a Deputy Coach look like?

• Support & Drive the Mission: Work side-by-side with the Head Coach and Deputy Coach to manage the business, execute retail strategy, and hit your store's growth goals.
• Lead Visual Merchandising & Local Strategy: Own weekly VM flips and execute ad hoc store adjustments tailored to your local community's needs, while continuously upskilling and coaching your team to maintain world-classVM standards.
• Build & Develop Your Team: Hand-pick, onboard, and develop a world-class team of Educators, creating an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
• Coach Your Team Daily: Run daily game plans and give real-time, constructive feedback that inspires the team to get 1% better every day.
• Be the Product Expert:Master our entire range of fabrics, fits, and styles, and ensure your team has the deep knowledge to educate our community authentically.
• Set the Standard: Own the standard of the store - from premium visual merchandising and flawless open/close routines to keeping the back-of-house organised and accountable.
• Know Your Numbers: Read your daily and weekly KPIs, track metrics like AOV, UPT, and conversion, and deliver sharp reflections with clear actions for improvement.

What we look for

• The Ideal Team Player: You are Hungry, Humble and Smart
• A Leader:2+ years in Retail Leadership. You love to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops
• Visual Merchandising:Experience executing, leading and training team in Retail Visual Merchandising in a fast-paced environment
• A quick decision-maker that uses all information and resources available
• Adaptable: Thrives in uncertainty and in a fast-paced environment
• Resilience: Remains persistent, positive and above the line; recovers quickly from setbacks
• Core business knowledge: Is able to quickly understand and address business information (e.budgets, sales forecasts and retail strategy)
• Availability: Available to work a full-time, Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturdayroster

Benefits and perks

• Base salary above the usual retail gig, plus bonus program
• Work in a founder-led business, shaping the future of our brand at scale
• Thrive in a vibrant, creative, and collaborativeculture
• Team discounts on LSKD gear and exclusive partner perks
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities: workshops, multi-day sessions, Audible listening to our LSKD book library, vision and goal setting/coaching
• Reimbursement for participating in fitness events
• Be part of a brand that values creativity, innovation, culture, and community, and inspires people to be 1% Better Every Day

Why LSKD?

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated, community-focused brand with our HQ in Loganholme, creating high-quality, functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. We move fast, challenge the status quo, and constantly evolve, inspired by a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and the drive to be 1% Better Every Day.

Join us and you’ll be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, impact, and community; where your ideas matter, your work shapes the brand, and your contribution is part of something bigger.