Essendon Assistant Store Manager - Lead & Elevate Sales

Hoka; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% staff discount across Accent Group

Ongoing training and development

Quarterly product gifting

Brand activations, launches and events

Job summary

HOKA in Essendon is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume retail team on a Sunday–Thursday roster. You will drive sales, model customer service, and support store operations.

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll coach and develop the team, manage stock and visual merchandising, and help recruit and onboard new staff. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic brand experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Store Manager or Senior Team Leader in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Hands-on leader with a Make It Happen mindset.
• Passionate about coaching, developing and motivating teams.
• Confident with visual merchandising, stock management and wage control.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to grow and progress your retail career.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations, delivering strong sales results and brand standards.
• Lead the team on the shop floor, role modelling exceptional customer service and HOKA brand behaviours.
• Assist in driving sales, KPIs and individual team performance through coaching and feedback.
• Support rostering and wage management in line with business targets and GRIA compliance.
• Help recruit, onboard and train new team members.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and support succession planning.
• Champion a positive, inclusive store culture that drives engagement and high team morale.
• Support local community activations and in-store events.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S legislation and company policies at all times.

Skills

Retail leadership

Hands-on leadership

Coaching

Visual merchandising

Stock management

Wage control

Problem-solving

Career growth

Job description

HOKA in Essendon is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume retail team on a Sunday–Thursday roster. You will drive sales, model customer service, and support store operations.

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll coach and develop the team, manage stock and visual merchandising, and help recruit and onboard new staff. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic brand experience.