Assistant Store Manager - Malaysia - (Paradigm Johor Bahru)

Smiggle UK & ROI; Johor; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking retail brand as an Assistant Store Manager. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for stationery and a knack for creating memorable experiences for customers and team members alike. You will be instrumental in launching a vibrant brand in Malaysia, focusing on sales performance, team leadership, and visual merchandising. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers generous staff discounts, bonuses, and a fun work environment. If you're ready to make an impact and bring smiles to customers, this role is for you!

Benefits

Generous Staff Discounts

Annual Bonus

Monthly Team Commissions

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Leave & Rest Days

Qualifications

• Strong sales focus with proven results in KPI performance.
• Experience in retail management or supervisory roles in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members to achieve sales targets.
• Manage store presentation and inventory effectively.

Skills

Sales Focus

Inventory Management

Visual Merchandising

Leadership

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Retail Management Experience

Job description

Word is spreading fast about the original creators of colourful, fashion-forward stationery, and all of the goodies that fill a Smiggle store. Smiggle products are bold, quirky, good value- and most of all – FUN. Smiggle's goal is to make children smile and giggle every time they receive Smiggle!

Part of The Just Group - Australasia's most exciting fashion and apparel retailer - Smiggle now has over 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Now, due to overwhelming demand, Smiggle is heading to Malaysia!

Smiggle has terrific opportunities for experienced retail Assistant Store Managers to support a successful brand launch into the Malaysia market. To succeed in this fantastic role you must be passionate about stationery and be able to create an experience for our fans (both customers and team members) that is personal, exciting and creative.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager will be:

• Results focused- you must have a strong sales focus and proven results in the following areas:
• Sales and KPI performance
• Rosters and wage control
• Store presentation and Visual Merchandising
• Inventory Management and Loss Prevention
• Recruitment & Retention
• A strong Leader– you can lead, coach and develop your team members to smash their KPI's
• A great communicator – excellent communication ideally with a good command of English, Cantonese & Mandarin
• Experienced – you have previous retail management or supervisory experience in a fast paced environment
• A multi tasker- you have the ability to prioritise and juggle a number of tasks at one time!
• FUN!!!– You can do all of the above with a smile on your face and maintain a positive attitude, you lead by example to ensure excellent customer service and seek to ensure you provide every customer with a smile and a giggle!
  
  

A Career At Smiggle Offers You

• Opportunity: Part of The Just Group (who operate more than 1,000 stores globally) and one of Australasia's largest fashion retailers - Smiggle has over 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Be part of an amazing growth strategy for a one-of-a-kind retail brand
• Professional Development: We believe in investing in our people to ensure that they grow alongside our business
• Attractive Salary – Competitive salary offered
• Reward and Recognition: Annual bonus and monthly team commissions
• Generous Staff Discounts and Incentives: Staff Discount on Smiggle product!
• Leave & Rest Days: Generous Leave & Rest Day entitlements
  
  

If you are ambitious and are keen to explore the opportunity to be part of a truly exciting and successful business, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now!

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