TAF Victoria Gardens | Assistant Store Manager

The Athletes Foot; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Accent Group brands

Generous incentive program

Training and development

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Victoria Gardens is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in leading a busy retail team. You’ll drive exceptional customer service, manage rosters and wage spend, and ensure stock control and visual merchandising standards across Nike, Adidas, Hoka, and other top brands.

Join a supportive community that invests in training, development, and leadership events while delivering strong sales and community engagement through partnerships with health

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager or 3IC in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proven track record in meeting KPIs and sales targets.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Solid stock control and visual merchandising knowledge.
• Willingness to participate in leadership events and brand activations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales.
• Motivate the team to exceed targets and KPIs.
• Monitor performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on rosters and wage spend.
• Support store operations, presentation, and stock management.
• Foster training, development, and succession planning.
• Engage with partnerships and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure OH&S compliance aligned with regulations.

Skills

Assistant Manager

Leadership

KPIs

Stock control

Visual merchandising

Team motivation

MyFit 3D

Tools

MyFit 3D

Job description

TAF Victoria Gardens | Assistant Store Manager

At The Athlete’s Foot, our team members are highly passionate about inspiring, motivating and empowering our customers to better their best. We believe that people ultimately want to lead a healthy and fit way of life and we want to empower them to do so by providing correctly fitted footwear and personalised service. From their first pair of shoes to their last, our team are there to ensure that whatever activity they want to do, they’re wearing the right shoes. Our service extends beyond our four walls to support our local communities by engaging with health professionals, schools, and local sporting clubs.

Joining The Athlete’s Foot is more than just a job, it is a family who cares, develops, grows, and rewards each and every one of us.

The Athlete’s Foot Assistant Manager | Victoria Gardens

About the Role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team at The Athlete’s Foot Victoria Gardens! 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 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


• 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.

Take the Next Step

Accelerate your retail career with a brand built on purpose, passion, and performance. lead the way at The Athlete’s Foot, where the right fit starts with you.