Assistant Store Manager - Macpac Riccarton

Macpac Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic outdoor retail brand in Christchurch is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-performing team. You will support operations, drive sales, and provide exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have management experience and a passion for the outdoors. Enjoy competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Weekly pay

Achievable bonuses

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager or Supervisor.
• Ability to lead by example and deliver top-tier customer service.
• Skills in training and driving floor sales.
• Knowledge of stock control, health and safety, and store security.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in operational management.
• Motivate and inspire the retail team.
• Drive sales and achieve store performance targets.
• Ensure effective visual merchandising.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Motivation

Job description

Overview

Ready to swap the ordinary for the extraordinary? We’re on the hunt for a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up Assistant Store Manager to help lead our high-performing, adventure-loving retail team.

Whether you're already an Assistant Manager or a rockstar Supervisor ready to level up, if you've got leadership mojo, a passion for the outdoors, KPI-crushing energy, and know your way around a merch layout (bonus!), this tight-knit, high-vibe, standalone store, with free parking and zero micromanagement, is your next big move.

Responsibilities

• Sunday to Thursday – because your days off matter too!
• Support the Store Manager to help the store reach its full sales potential, operate smoothly, and create a positive, engaging work environment.
• Lead by example, motivate and inspire the team, train staff, drive floor sales, and achieve results.
• Experience in visual merchandising, stock control, health and safety and store security.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, weekly pay and achievable bonus potential
• Fantastic discounts across Macpac and Supercheap Auto
• Supportive, inspiring Store Manager who’s ready to mentor you
• Perks Program with corporate rates on travel, accommodation, health, fitness, financial services, insurance, and entertainment
• Access to the Sonder app, our 24/7 program to support your wellbeing
• A recognition platform to celebrate and acknowledge your contributions

Who we are

Macpac is New Zealand's original outdoor brand. Founded in Christchurch in 1973, we've made it our business to show people that life is better outside. We're a socially conscious business, and we operate in a way that is both ethical and sustainable. As a leader in the outdoor retail space, we have a responsibility to protect and preserve our wild places, and we take that responsibility very seriously. When all is said and done, we are adventurers - and our goal is to facilitate adventure for as many people as we possibly can.

Qualifications

As an Assistant Manager, you're key in supporting the Store Manager to help your store reach its full sales potential, operate smoothly, and create a positive, engaging work environment. To thrive here, you should ideally have:

• Management or supervisor experience.
• The ability to lead by example and deliver top-tier customer service.
• An ability to motivate and inspire your team.
• Skills in training, driving floor sales, and achieving results.
• Experience in visual merchandising, stock control, health and safety and store security.

Having experience with outdoor clothing and equipment is not essential... a passion for the outdoors or travel is preferable.

Who are we looking for?

Macpac Team Members Are:

• Adventure lovers, who are happiest when embracing the great outdoors.
• Eco-warriors, who walk the talk when it comes to sustainability.
• Experts, who are passionate about retail and love sharing their knowledge and growing their team.
• Team players, who understand that a good team is greater than the sum of its parts.

Be our next success story, apply now!

We are one of Australasia’s largest retailers and owner of iconic brands BCF, Macpac, Supercheap Auto and rebel. For more information please click here.

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