TAF Assistant Store Manager

Colonial Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off across Accent Group brands

Incentive program rewarding individual

Leadership events and product launches

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Chadstone is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a fast-paced footwear team, delivering exceptional customer experiences with top brands like Nike and Hoka.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage rosters, and ensure visual merchandising excellence while maintaining strong customer service and store standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager or senior casual role in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Results-driven mindset: Make it Happen.
• Strong leadership and the ability to motivate a team.
• Proven success in meeting KPIs and sales targets.
• Solid understanding of stock control and visual merchandising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service using MyFit 3D technology.
• Motivate and inspire your team to exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor team performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to manage rosters and wage spend within guidelines.
• Support daily store operations, maintaining store presentation and stock management.
• Champion training, development, and succession planning to build a skilled team.
• Foster community engagement through sporting partnerships and health professional relationships.
• Ensure OH&S compliance in line with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

KPIs & targets

Stock control

Visual merchandising

Customer service

Retail experience

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Assistant Manager | Chadstone

About the Role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team at The Athlete’s Foot Chadstone! Step into a leadership role within an energetic team passionate about footwear, working in a fast-paced environment, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you’re excited to work with top brands like Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Hoka, Asics, New Balance, ON Running, and more, and want to work with your Store Manager to help lead a supportive and caring community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As Assistant Store Manager, you'll:

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service, utilising our advanced MyFit 3D technology.
• Motivate and inspire your team to consistently exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor team performance and proactively identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to effectively manage rosters and control wage spend within company guidelines.
• Support daily store operations, ensuring high standards in store presentation, visual merchandising, and stock management.
• Champion team training, development, and succession planning to build a strong, skilled workforce.
• Foster community engagement through sporting partnerships and healthcare professional relationships.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S requirements in line with national and state regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager or senior casual Sales Assistant, Key Holder, Supervisor or 3IC in a fast-paced retail environment
• A results-driven, ‘Make it Happen’ mindset
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Proven success in meeting KPIs and sales targets
• Solid understanding of stock control and visual merchandising best practices

Benefits

• 40% offacrossAccent Group brands– including Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA, Merrell & more
• Exciting earning potential with agenerous incentive programthat rewards both your individual performance and your team’s success.
• Be part of excitingleadership events, brand activations, and product launches
• Join a business that genuinely invests in yourtraining, development, and future growth

About Us

AtThe Athlete’s Foot, we’re passionate about helping people lead healthy, active lives. From their first pair of runners to their last, our team empowers customers through expert fitting, personalised service, and the right footwear for every journey. More than a store, we’re a community! Collaborating with health professionals, local schools, and sporting clubs to support wellbeing inside and outside our four walls. When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit family thatcares, grows, and rewards.