Hype DC Store Manager - Eastgardens

HYPE DC Pty Limited; Bayside; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Discounts on Accent Group brands (40%+

Career development opportunities

Future Leaders Program

Sneaker giveaways

Structured rosters supporting work‑lif

Gym and health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hype DC, Accent Group's premium sneaker retailer, is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead our Eastgardens store in Sydney. You will drive a high‑performing, people‑first culture, deliver exceptional customer experiences and manage a large team of brand ambassadors.

In this role you will recruit, onboard and develop talent, optimise rosters and labour costs, and ensure top‑line sales performance and operational excellence across omnichannel activities. Join us to shape the store's culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in premium, high-volume or fast-paced retail.
• Proven track record of driving sales and KPIs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• A passion for premium customer experiences and sneakers.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking.
• Experience managing rosters, labour and operational costs.
• Motivated “Make It Happen” attitude.
• A genuine desire to develop yourself and those around you.

Responsibilities

• Create a people-first, high-performance culture within your store.
• Lead a multimillion-dollar business, driving sales, KPIs and commercial results.
• Be present on the shop floor, creating memorable customer experiences.
• Coach, develop and inspire a large team of brand ambassadors.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and talent development.
• Deliver a seamless omnichannel customer experience.
• Drive best-in-class visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Manage rosters and labour costs while delivering operational excellence.
• Create a fun, inclusive and safe environment for your team and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Sales KPIs

Customer experience

Roster management

Operational costs

Strategic thinking

Make It Happen attitude

Job description

Hype DC is Accent Group's premium, limited and exclusive sneaker retailer. With almost 25 years as one of Australia’s leading premium sneaker destinations, Hype DC continues to deliver a curated world class assortment of sneakers to our customers. Here at Hype DC, we are obsessed and committed to our people, our team and our customers are at the heart of what we do. As a key sneaker destination, we strive to deliver memorable experiences, a high-performance culture and operational excellence.

Lead The Team. Drive The Culture. Create The Experience.

We’re looking for an experienced Store Manager to lead our Hype DC store in beautiful Eastgardens.

What you’ll do

• Create a people-first, high-performance culture within your store.
• Lead a multimillion-dollar business, driving sales, KPIs and commercial results.
• Be present on the shop floor, creating memorable customer experiences.
• Coach, develop and inspire a large team of brand ambassadors.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and talent development.
• Deliver a seamless omnichannel customer experience.
• Drive best-in-class visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Manage rosters and labour costs while delivering operational excellence.
• Create a fun, inclusive and safe environment for your team and customers.

What we’re looking for

• 3–5+ years’ experience in premium, high-volume or fast-paced retail.
• A proven track record of driving sales and KPIs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• A passion for premium customer experiences and sneakers.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking.
• Experience managing rosters, labour and operational costs.
• A motivated “Make It Happen” attitude.
• A genuine desire to develop yourself and those around you.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• 40% off Accent Group brands, including Hype DC, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Vans, Glue, Stylerunner and more.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Access to our Future Leaders Program.
• Opportunities to be involved in campaigns, content and social media.
• Complimentary sneaker and product giveaways.
• Structured rosters supporting work-life balance.
• Employee Benefits Program, including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.

Why Eastgardens?

Lead a premium Hype DC store in one of Sydney’s most iconic retail destinations, surrounded by fashion, lifestyle, dining and sneaker culture.

If you’re ready to lead an incredible team, drive a high-performing business and make your mark in premium sneaker retail, we want to hear from you.

How we hire

Our process includes an initial application review followed by interviews focused on your experience, skills and cultural fit.

We’re committed to a fair and inclusive process where everyone can bring their authentic self.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.