Assistant Branch Manager - Whangarei

Talent Propeller Limited; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + monthly,绩le

Access to professional EAP services

Generous discounts for you and your IM

Generous discounts for you and your IM

Job summary

Lighting Direct has been helping Kiwis light up their homes since 1974. This role is based in our Whangarei Branch, working 39.5 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday. You will support sales, help customers bring their lighting vision to life, and participate in a comprehensive training programme to grow into leadership.

With competitive remuneration, monthly sales bonuses, and generous staff discounts, you’ll join a team with deep lighting expertise across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years delivering results and building strong client relationships.
• A natural leader who thrives on helping others succeed — you'll support the Branch Manager in daily operations and team development
• People describe you as reliable, motivated, and easy to get along with
• You're excited to grow into leadership, take on new challenges, and absorb everything you can
• No lighting experience? No problem. Our comprehensive training programme will get you up to speed fast.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Team leadership support

Organisational smarts

Eagerness to learn

Job description

\" I've been given the tools, trust, and opportunities to grow my career here\"

Manish's journey is a great example of what growth at Lighting Direct looks like. Starting out as Assistant Manager in our busy Newmarket branch, he's now proudly leading the team as Branch Manager at Westgate. His story reflects how we back ambition, reward performance, and provide real opportunities to step up.

Why this role is for you:

You're passionate about interiors — whether it's the thrill of a DIY project or the satisfaction of a recent renovation, you understand how lighting can completely transform a space. Surrounded by the latest in lighting design and technology, you'll help customers bring their vision to life — from a single table lamp to a full-home lighting solution.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Proven sales experience: 3+ years delivering results and building strong client relationships
• Team support: A natural leader who thrives on helping others succeed — you'll support the Branch Manager in daily operations and team development
• Organisational smarts & energy: People describe you as reliable, motivated, and easy to get along with
• Eagerness to learn: You're excited to grow into leadership, take on new challenges, and absorb everything you can

No lighting experience? No problem. Our comprehensive training programme will get you up to speed fast.

What we offer you:

• Competitive remuneration + monthly performance based sales bonuses
• Access to professional EAP services to ensure your wellbeing is looked after
• Generous discounts for you and your immediate family

Who we are:

Since 1974, Lighting Direct has been helping Kiwis light up their homes. Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, we now have 23 branches nationwide and a team backed by over 800 years of collective lighting expertise.

This role is based in our Whangarei Branch, working 39.5 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday.