The Athlete's Foot Store Manager - Newmarket

Accent Group; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative retail leader where your passion for inspiring others can flourish. This role as a Store Manager offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive performance, and engage with the community. You will play a crucial role in promoting brand growth while ensuring operational excellence and team development. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee growth, this position provides a supportive environment for your career advancement. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant retail setting focused on health and activity.

Benefits

40% discount on Accent Group brands

Employee Benefits program

Leadership conferences and events

Career growth through Future Leaders Program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Retail Store Manager or Senior Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations to meet sales targets and KPIs.
• Engage in community activations and manage healthcare relationships.

Skills

Store Operations Management

Team Motivation

Sales Monitoring

Wage Cost Management

Coaching and Mentoring

OH&S Compliance

Education

Retail Management Experience

Leadership Skills

Job description

The Athlete's Foot Store Manager - Newmarket

Shop S329 Westfield Newmarket 277, Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand

Posted Monday 21 April 2025 at 2:00 pm

At The Athlete’s Foot, our team members are passionate about inspiring, motivating, and empowering our customers to achieve their best. We believe that people want to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, and we aim to support them by providing correctly fitted footwear and personalized service. From their first shoes to their last, our team ensures that customers wear the right shoes for their activities. Our service extends beyond the store to support local communities through engagement with health professionals, schools, and sporting clubs.

Joining The Athlete’s Foot is more than just a job; it is joining a family that cares, develops, grows, and rewards each member.

The role & responsibilities: We seek a Store Leader eager to advance their career by overseeing a passionate team at The Athlete’s Foot Newmarket. This role is ideal for an experienced leader looking to progress in retail. The successful candidate will work closely with the Area Manager to drive high performance, successful team development, and operational excellence.

The role also involves engaging in community activations, partnering with sporting events, and managing relationships with healthcare professionals. This position offers a dynamic work environment that goes beyond traditional retail to promote brand growth.

To be successful, you should have experience in:

• Managing store operations to meet sales targets, KPIs, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control, and shrinkage
• Motivating teams to achieve KPI and value targets
• Monitoring sales to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals, recognizing achievements, and identifying opportunities
• Managing wage costs within targets and following rostering standards and guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring staff to maintain high morale and support their development with training and succession planning
• Ensuring OH&S compliance according to legislation

Benefits & culture:

• 40% discount on Accent Group brands including Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans, and more
• Access to our Employee Benefits program
• Participation in leadership conferences, awards, product launches, and events
• Work with premium products alongside a like-minded team and customers
• Career growth through our ‘Future Leaders Program’

Additional requirements:

• Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or Senior Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced environment
• A motivated, proactive attitude with a 'Make it Happen' mindset
• Passion for leading and inspiring teams
• Strategic thinking to identify opportunities and drive sales and KPIs
• Operational skills in stock control and visual merchandising
• Experience managing rosters and wage budgets
• Ability to build strong relationships with Support Office departments

At Accent Group Limited, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical or mental abilities. We respect the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori peoples.