Subtype Assistant Store Manager - Melbourne CBD

Subtype Store; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Accent Group brands

Sunday-Thursday roster

Benefits program (gym, health)

Future Leaders Program

Job summary

SUBTYPE is seeking a fashion-forward Assistant Store Manager for our Melbourne CBD store. You will lead with style, inspire the team and deliver an elevated customer experience that brings the SUBTYPE brand to life.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you’ll drive sales, develop talent, optimise stock and visual merchandising, and ensure a safe, high-energy store that reflects our culture at the intersection of fashion, footwear and streetwear.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail leadership role, such as a Senior Sales Assistant or Supervisor.
• Strong personal style and passion for contemporary fashion and footwear.
• Ability to style customers, communicate product stories and deliver memorable shopping experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead through style and service: inspire the team to deliver personalised styling and elevated customer experience.
• Drive sales and performance: monitor KPIs and motivate the team to achieve targets.
• Bring the brand to life: maintain a fashion-forward store environment and current trend awareness.
• Develop and inspire your team: coach, mentor and grow team members.
• Own operational excellence: support stock control, inventory management and loss prevention.
• Manage commercial performance: assist with rostering and wage control to maximise productivity.
• Create a strong store culture: foster collaboration and uphold brand standards.
• Maintain a safe environment: ensure WHS compliance and policies.

Skills

Retail leadership

Style & fashion knowledge

Customer storytelling

Communication

KPIs & sales

Job description

SUBTYPE was born in Sydney in 2014 as a destination for premium sneakers that blurred the lines between fashion and street. Evolving to its Melbourne flagship in 2019, SUBTYPE now curates a full collection of apparel and footwear from established and upcoming labels including Nike, New Balance, Salomon, ADER Error, Fear of God Essential, Entire Studios, Arc’teryx and our own exclusive SUBTYPE CURATED brand.

The Role

Are you passionate about fashion, self-expression and the culture that shapes contemporary style? Do you have a strong eye for styling, a genuine interest in emerging trends and the leadership skills to inspire a team?

Subtype is looking for a fashion-forward Assistant Store Manager to join our Melbourne CBD team. We’re searching for someone who lives and breathes fashion, understands the importance of personal style and can bring that passion to every customer interaction.

Working closely with your Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the store experience, developing your team and driving commercial success. From delivering an elevated customer experience to creating an inspiring store environment, you’ll help bring the Subtype brand to life through your product knowledge, styling expertise and leadership.

If you’re commercially minded, creatively driven and ready to take the next step in your retail career, this is your opportunity to make an impact with a brand that sits at the intersection of fashion, footwear and culture.

The Role & Responsibilities

As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work alongside your Store Manager to drive performance, develop talent and deliver an exceptional brand experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead through style and service: Inspire your team to deliver personalised styling advice, exceptional product knowledge and an elevated customer experience.
• Drive sales and performance: Monitor daily, weekly, monthly and yearly sales results, identify opportunities and motivate your team to achieve and exceed KPIs and targets.
• Bring the brand to life: Maintain a considered, fashion-forward store environment through strong visual merchandising, product presentation and an understanding of current trends.
• Develop and inspire your team: Coach, mentor and motivate team members, supporting their individual growth while building a high-performing, engaged team.
• Own operational excellence: Support all aspects of store operations, including stock control, inventory management, loss prevention and store presentation.
• Manage commercial performance: Assist with wage control, effective rostering and resource planning to maximise productivity and profitability.
• Create a strong store culture: Lead by example, foster collaboration and ensure the team consistently delivers on Subtype’s brand standards.
• Maintain a safe environment: Ensure compliance with all relevant workplace health and safety requirements and company policies.

Benefits & Culture

• 40% off Accent Group brands, including Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans and many more.
• A Sunday to Thursday roster, offering two consecutive days off to support work-life balance.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Program, including discounted gym memberships and health insurance packages.
• The opportunity to work with premium product in a fashion-led retail environment alongside passionate, like-minded people.
• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
• Access to our Future Leaders Program, featuring leadership workshops, global conferences, awards nights and more.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings together fashion credibility, commercial thinking and a genuine passion for people. To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Experience in a retail leadership role, such as a Senior Sales Assistant, Key Holder, Supervisor or Third-in-Charge (3IC), or equivalent experience demonstrating leadership potential.
• A strong personal sense of style and a genuine passion for contemporary fashion, footwear and emerging trends.
• The confidence to style customers, communicate product stories and create memorable shopping experiences.
• A motivated, driven ‘Make It Happen’ attitude with a proactive approach to achieving results.
• A passion for leading, coaching and inspiring a team to succeed.
• A proven ability to drive sales, achieve KPIs and identify commercial opportunities.
• Strong operational skills, including experience with stock control, visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail 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.