Ariat | Assistant Store Manager

Mānawa Bay; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Employee Assistance and Support Program

Health and Wellbeing support

Life, Income and TPD Insurance

Job summary

Mānawa Bay is looking for a vibrant and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join the team at the Premium Outlet shopping center in Auckland. This role involves motivating and overseeing a customer-focused team while ensuring exceptional service and achieving sales targets. The successful applicant should enjoy customer interactions and be results-driven. Opportunities for training and a supportive work environment are provided. Previous retail or equestrian experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Retail experience in fashion and/or footwear preferred, but not essential.
• Equestrian experience will be regarded, but not required.
• Flexible availability for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service.
• Lead the team to achieve store sales targets.
• Create a safe and secure working environment.

Skills

Strong focus on customer experience

Pleasant outgoing disposition

Highly motivated and results-driven

Job description

Ariat is seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join the team and assist in running our store, at the Manawa Bay Premium Outlet shopping center. While this product is so good it practically sells itself, you will love selling our high-quality equestrian apparel, accessories, and footwear. We pride ourselves on ensuring our customers receive a great service experience and the correct fit, every time.

We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic, and engaging leader who is passionate about delivering a great experience to our customers with every interaction.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join the Ariat team in the role of Assistant Store Manager to motivate, develop & oversee a customer-focused team.

The Assistant Store Manager reports to the Store Manager, and assists with:

• Providing a high level of customer service.
• Providing customers with information and support in choosing the product best suited to their needs.
• Open and close store, and end of day processing.
• Receive new stock into store and prepare for display and sale.
• Creating a safe and secure working environment.
• Provide effective leadership to all team members.
• Achieving Store Sales Targets.
• Assisting to manage both Store & Team Member KPIs.

We can offer:

• Ongoing training to ensure your success.
• A friendly, professional working environment.
• Employee Assistance and Support Program.
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Life, Income and TPD Insurance.

The successful applicant

• You will have a strong focus on customer experience.
• Pleasant outgoing disposition to build good relationships with customers and team members.
• You are highly motivated, and results driven.
• Previous retail experience in fashion and/or footwear will be viewed favourably but not essential.
• Equestrian experience highly regarded, but not essential.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holiday periods.

If you feel this ad was written for you, please send a current resume and cover letter, specifically addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages).

Successful applicants for this position may be asked to consent to and provide a National Criminal History Check.