Store Manager | Eastland

Alquemie Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse Career Paths

Staff Discount — 20–50% across Alquemi

Training and Development

Job summary

General Pants in Melbourne's Eastland store is seeking a Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and bring the GP brand to life on the shop floor. You will own store performance, drive sales, and mentor the next generation of leaders.

As a Store Manager, you will manage rostering, wage budgets, P&L, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. You will uphold brand standards and policies while inspiring a customer-first culture across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a retail management role.
• Experience managing P&L, wage budgets, rostering and store operations.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Customer-first mindset and exceptional in-store experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a high-performance sales culture that delivers results and KPI targets.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-calibre team with clear progression paths.
• Take full ownership of store operations, including rostering, wage budgets and P&L.
• Oversee VM execution and store walkthroughs to keep product placement on-brand.
• Manage customer experiences and resolve issues with empathy.
• Ensure compliance with GP and Alquemie Group policies, including stock control and loss prevention.

Job description

General Pants is one of Australia and New Zealand's most iconic fashion retailers, and we're looking for a driven Store Manager to lead the team and bring the GP brand to life in our Eastland store. If you're a natural leader who thrives on the shop floor and lives for a sales challenge, this could be your next big move.

As Store Manager, you'll take full ownership of your store's performance, leading a high-performing team and creating an environment where every customer interaction counts. You'll set the pace on the floor, drive commercial results, and build the next generation of GP leaders from within.

What You Will Be Doing

• Driving a high-performance sales culture that consistently delivers results and KPI targets
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-calibre team, identifying talent and creating clear pathways for progression
• Taking full ownership of store operations, including rostering, wage budgets and P&L
• Overseeing VM execution and leading regular store walkthroughs to keep product placement commercial and on-brand
• Managing customer experiences and resolving issues with empathy, delivering an exceptional in-store experience
• Ensuring team compliance with GP and Alquemie Group policies, including loss prevention, stock management and security standards

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a retail management role with a proven track record of delivering sales results and hitting KPIs
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, wage budgets, rostering and store operations
• A proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced retail environment
• A genuine passion for driving a customer-first culture and delivering an exceptional in-store experience

Who We Are

At General Pants, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes and celebrates individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit. Some of the things we offer include:

• Diverse Career Paths - it's over to you!
• Staff Discount - between 20% - 50% across all Alquemie Group Brands!
• Training and Development - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!