Store Manager - Southland

Skechers Australia/New Zealand; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% team discount across Accent Group

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Skechers Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Store Manager for our Southland store in Melbourne. You will lead a passionate team, drive sales, coach staff, and uphold Skechers brand standards across a high-energy retail environment.

Responsibilities include coaching, daily store operations, and maintaining visual presentation. Prior store management experience and a growth mindset are essential for advancing toward flagship stores or senior leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Store Manager or senior leader (ASM/Supervisor).
• Ability to work autonomously and make in-store decisions.
• Growth mindset with interest in flagship stores or senior roles.
• Strong coaching and team-development skills.
• Strong operational standards across VM, stock, and store presentation.

Responsibilities

• Own whole-store performance by driving sales and customer experiences.
• Coach and develop a high-performing, engaged team on the shop floor.
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service and product education.
• Oversee store operations, inventory control, wage costs, and shrinkage management.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and brand standards.

Skills

Store leadership

Leadership

Sales drive

Coaching

Visual merchandising

Stock control

Customer service

Job description

Welcome to Skechers Australia & New Zealand, where we're not just selling shoes; we're shaping lifestyles! Skechers is a global leader in the footwear industry, known for our innovative designs, superior comfort, and a commitment to providing the ultimate walking experience. As a brand that transcends boundaries and trends, Skechers has become synonymous with fashion-forward and comfortable footwear.
Big brand energy. Real career opportunity. A culture you’ll love being part of.
Join Skechers! We are looking for a Store Manager who is ready to lead a passionate team at our Southland store!

Our store leaders are accountable for all aspects of the business and are empowered to treat it as their own. Working closely alongside our retail leadership team, this role is responsible for driving results, coaching, and developing their team, and growing the Skechers brand across Australia & New Zealand!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• On the Job Learning: Ongoing in-store coaching and development tailored to your career goals
• Grow your Career: Clear pathways to progress into senior leadership roles
• Celebrate Success: Performance-based incentives that reward results and great leadership
• Work-Life Balance: Tuesday to Saturday roster with two consecutive days off every week
• Team Discounts: Generous 40% team discount across Accent Group brands including Skechers, Platypus, Hype DC, HOKA, Dr. Martens, Nude Lucy and more

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or senior leader (ASM/Supervisor), with a strong track record of driving sales and team performance
• The ability to work autonomously, with confidence to make in-store decisions that positively impact sales performance
• A growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and motivated to progress into flagship stores or senior leadership roles
• A confident coach with a passion for developing others and building engaged, high-performing teams
• Strong operational standards across visual merchandising, stock control, and overall store presentation

Sales & Service

• Own whole-of-store performance by driving sales, added value, UPT, and exceptional customer experiences
• Lead by example by connecting with customers on the shop floor to drive sales
• Connect and educate our loyal customers on our world-famous product

Coaching & Leadership

• Coach and develop a high-performance, fun and energetic culture through hands-on mentoring and on-floor leadership.
• Manage and lead a diverse team to success across various aspects of our stores

Store Operations

• Deliver weekly feedback on business performance, wins, and opportunities
• Oversee day to day store operations – prioritising and delegating duties as needed
• Maintain high standards across wage control, shrink, VM execution and stock accuracy
• Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment

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.