HOKA Essendon | Assistant Store Manager

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

Now Hiring:Assistant Store Manager

Location: Essendon| Full-Time | 38 hrs Sunday – Thursday

Ready to step up with purpose and pace?

HOKA is on the move, and we’re looking for a high-energy, retail-driven Assistant Store Manager to join our brand new Essendon store! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about driving results.

At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move. We want to empower people to fly over the earth. From elite athletes to everyday movers, our mission is to inspire people to move with confidence, purpose, and joy. We believe everyone is an athlete. And however you find joy in movement, Hoka supports you.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with the Store Manager, you will play a key role in achieving sales targets and KPIs aligned with business objectives. This position operates on a Sunday–Thursday roster and is ideal for a motivated leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic retail setting.

• 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

Who You Are

• Proven experience as an Assistant Store Manager or Senior Team Leader in a fast-paced retail environment


• A hands‑on leader with a strong “Make It Happen” mindset


• Passionate about coaching, developing and motivating teams


• Confident with operational tasks including 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

Why HOKA?

• A fun, inclusive and purpose-driven culture that values movement and innovation


• 40% staff discount across Accent Group brands including Hype DC, The Athlete’s Foot, Merrell and more


• Ongoing training and development to support your leadership career pathway


• Quarterly product gifting so you can live the brand on and off the shop floor


• Be part of brand activations, product launches and conferences

The right Assistant Store Manager will thrive in a fast-moving, mission-led environment. Bringing energy, empathy and ambition to support a high-performing team and grow into their next leadership step.

Ready to be part of a key HOKA store and take the next step in your retail career?