Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Waurn Ponds

Kathmandu; Colac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

B Corp certified

Staff discounts

Career opportunities

Job summary

Kathmandu Waurn Ponds is seeking a Full Time Store Manager to lead a dynamic team in a high-energy retail environment. You will shape store culture, drive performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences aligned with Kathmandu’s adventure brand.

As the heartbeat of the store, you’ll lead with vision, manage commercial strategy, and develop talent while maintaining operational governance and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a retail team and drive KPI performance.
• Experience analysing KPIs and forecasting to inform store decisions.
• Coaching leaders and building a strong succession pipeline.
• Ensuring compliance, safety, stock integrity, and brand standards.
• Strong collaboration with store community and brand partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead store vision and inspire your team to live Kathmandu's purpose.
• Drive long-term growth, analyse KPIs, forecast results and maximise sales.
• Develop people at every level—coach ASM and 3ICs and build capability.
• Champion operational governance—safety, stock control and brand standards.
• Build community connections and partnerships to strengthen reputation.

Job description

Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Waurn Ponds

Join Our Team at Kathmandu — Full Time Store Manager Wanted!

Location: Waurn Ponds
Brand: Kathmandu

Do you love the outdoors? Looking for a full time role where you can work with people who share your passion for adventure?

Our Waurn Ponds team want enthusiastic, customer‑focused team members to join us!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:

A brand with purpose

• We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.
• Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.

Grow with us

• Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.

A culture built on teamwork and adventure

• Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.

A Little Bit About the Role…

As a Full Time Store Manager at Waurn Ponds, you’ll be the heartbeat of the store — leading your team, shaping culture, and driving performance. You will:

• Lead with vision - setting the tone for the entire store and inspiring your team to live Kathmandu’s purpose around adventure and sustainability.
• Drive strategic commercial performance - planning for long‑term growth, analysing KPIs, forecasting, and using local insights to maximise results.
• Develop people at every level - coaching your ASM and 3ICs, building capability, and creating a strong succession pipeline.
• Champion operational excellence - ensuring compliance, safety, stock integrity, and brand standards are consistently met.
• Build community connections - representing Kathmandu locally, forming partnerships, and championing sustainability initiatives that strengthen our reputation.

Every day is an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow a high‑performing team, and help customers gear up for their next adventure.

What We’re Looking For…

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring strategic leadership - setting direction, motivating your team, and aligning everyone with Kathmandu’s goals.
• Have advanced commercial acumen - confidently analysing KPIs, identifying opportunities, and making decisions that lift performance.
• Excel at people development - coaching leaders, building capability, and creating a team that can run the store even when you’re not there.
• Hold strong operational governance - ensuring compliance, safety, and brand standards are consistently met.
• Lead with community and brand pride - building local partnerships and championing sustainability to strengthen customer loyalty.