TAF Victoria Gardens | Assistant Store Manager

The-Athlete; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Accent Group brands

Incentive program

Leadership events

Training and development

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Victoria Gardens is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our team. You’ll lead by example, delivering exceptional customer experiences with our advanced MyFit 3D fitting technology, while supporting the Store Manager with rosters and wage management.

You’ll coach a team to beat KPIs, manage stock and visual merchandising, and foster relationships with partners and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Store Manager or 3IC in retail.
• Results-driven mindset: Make it Happen.
• Strong leadership to motivate a team.
• Proven success meeting KPIs and sales targets.
• Stock control and visual merchandising knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service using MyFit 3D.
• Motivate the team to exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on rosters and wage spend within guidelines.
• Support daily store operations with presentation, merchandising and stock management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

KPIs

Stock control

Visual merchandising

Team motivation

Training & development

OH&S compliance

Roster management

Tools

MyFit 3D

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Assistant Manager | Victoria Gardens

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.

About the Role

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 Manageror 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.

Take the Next Step

Accelerate your retail career with a brand built on purpose, passion, and performance.