Assistant Store Manager

Retailworld Resourcing; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative store culture

Competitive salary + monthly bonuses

Job summary

Retailworld Resourcing is seeking a proactive retail leader to support the Store Manager in a busy store. Your role will focus on driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, and coaching a high-performing team to achieve store KPIs.

If you relish a fast-paced, sales-driven environment with ongoing training, this is a great opportunity. The position offers a Sunday-Thursday roster, with Fridays and Saturdays off, and NZ KiwiSaver benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail leadership or a strong sales background.
• Proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPIs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Organised, hands-on and confident managing day-to-day store operations.
• Passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with all aspects of store operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales performance and achieve individual and store KPIs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through coaching and leading by example.
• Assist with rostering, merchandising, stock control and administrative tasks.
• Maintain high operational and visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales-driven

Coaching & mentoring

Customer service

Job description

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• Competitive salary of $55K-$60K + KiwiSaver
• 1% commission on every personal sale plus monthly performance bonuses
• Sunday to Thursday roster – enjoy Fridays and Saturdays off!
• Generous staff discounts across the business
• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression
• Supportive leadership team and a collaborative store culture

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of $55K-$60K + KiwiSaver
• 1% commission on every personal sale plus monthly performance bonuses
• Sunday to Thursday roster – enjoy Fridays and Saturdays off!
• Generous staff discounts across the business
• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression
• Supportive leadership team and a collaborative store culture

About the Role

Support the Store Manager in leading a busy, high-performing retail store. This hands-on leadership role is all about driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, coaching your team, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the store. If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a sales-driven environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading retailer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with all aspects of store operations
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team
• Drive sales performance and achieve individual and store KPIs
• Deliver exceptional customer service through coaching and leading by example
• Assist with rostering, merchandising, stock control and administrative tasks
• Maintain high operational and visual merchandising standards

About You

• Previous experience in retail leadership or a strong sales background is preffered
• A proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPIs
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Organised, hands-on and confident managing day-to-day store operations
• Passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career growth

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career with a business that values its people and rewards success, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid New Zealand working rights to be considered for this opportunity.