Assistant Store Manager - Newmarket

Untouched World; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sustainable fashion brand in Auckland is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support a close-knit team in their Newmarket store. This role involves driving sales, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining store operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fashion and sustainability, along with previous retail management experience. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered, including employee discounts and well-being programs.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Staff uniform provided

Generous employee discounts

Access to staff well-being programs

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for luxury fashion and sustainability.
• Previous management experience in a retail/customer service environment is essential.
• Motivated team player with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Store Manager to drive sales success.
• Provide exceptional customer service and styling assistance.
• Assist with stock management and administrative duties.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Sales achievement

Visual merchandising

Job description

Overview

Untouched World is a New Zealand lifestyle brand based on an ethos of environmental and social sustainability, enduring quality and inspired design. It remains the first and only lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability and became B-corp certified in 2021.

A new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Store Manager to join our fabulous Newmarket store. This is your chance to support and mentor a close-knit team, while representing a leading brand in the sustainable fashion sector.

• Beautiful new store located in Newmarket
• Coveted brand by all sustainable fashion lovers
• Career growth opportunities for a superstar candidate

The successful applicant will be working Tuesday – Friday, 10.30am - 4.30pm, Saturdays 10am - 4.30pm (woohoo, no late nights!) Approx. 28 hrs a week with the potential for additional hours when required. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the store and sales team, assisting in leading your team to sales success.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively alongside the Store manager to drive sales success and foster a positive work environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service by forming genuine connections with repeat customers, offering a high-end styling service and comprehensive breadth of product knowledge.
• Assist with all stock management, administrative duties, and any staffing management support required
• Drive in store operational excellence with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• Maintain a high level of visual merchandising and housekeeping standards in-store.

Ideal candidate

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for luxury fashion and sustainability - Sustainability is at the very core of who we are and we want you to be as passionate about it as we are.
• Be a motivated team player with a positive outlook and a drive to achieve team sales targets.
• Have previous management experience in a retail / customer service environment - This is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Staff uniform provided seasonally
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to staff well-being programs (EAP & annual free flu vaccinations)