Assistant Store Manager - Smiggle NZ - The Base

Premier Retail; Waikato; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Rewards / incentives for super sales

Future Leaders Program

Close team

Job summary

Smiggle is the global retail brand known for colourful, fun school products. Smiggle NZ in Waikato is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who loves kids and parents and brings energy to a fast-paced store environment.

You will lead a small team to smash KPIs, deliver great customer service, and juggle multiple tasks with a smile. If you enjoy a playful workplace and opportunities to grow into future leadership roles, apply now.

Qualifications

• Results-focused with a strong sales record.
• Experience leading retail teams in fast-paced settings.
• Able to multitask and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Maintains a positive, energetic attitude in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to smash KPI's.
• Maintain a strong sales focus and drive proven results.
• Prioritise and juggle a number of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Results Focused

Strong Leadership

Multitasking

Positive Attitude

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Smiggle NZ - The Base

Job no: 825923
Work type: Full time
Location: Waikato
Categories: Retail - Management

To excel in this role you will have a passion for our products and be delighted by kids and parents alike. You will approach every day with an attitude of play!

• Results Focused – you must have a strong sales focus and proven results.
• A Strong Leader– you can lead, coach and develop your team members to smash their KPI's
• Experienced– you have previous management experience in a fast paced environment
• AMultitasker – you have the ability to prioritise and juggle a number of tasks at one time!
• FUN!!!– you can do all of the above with a smile on your face and maintain a positive attitude

WHY SMIGGLE?Smiggle is the ultimate retail destination for school, birthday and leisure products, and for kids of all ages. From backpacks and drink bottles, to gift packs and keyrings, Smiggle is the original creator of all things colourful, fun, unique and on trend.

Smiggle is known around the globe for its innovation, vibrant colours and unique graphics. We have products that shimmer, sparkle, glow, shine and in most cases, also smell delicious, Smiggle also offers:

• Annual salary reviews
• A fun loving and close team
• Rewards / incentives for super sales
• An environment where great performance is recognised and rewarded
• Opportunity to join our Future Leaders Program, designed to develop and train our future Store Managers
  

About Smiggle

Smiggle is all about making everyday items fun and exciting, with colourful and quirky products that delight kids and parents alike. From backpacks to lunch boxes, Smiggle is the home of unique school and leisure essentials. With stores around the world, including the UK, Singapore and New Zealand, Smiggle is growing fast, and we’re looking for energetic people to join us on this fun journey!

Come and join Smiggle. They are the ultimate creators of colourful, fun, fashion-forward stationery. It’s the Smigglers in our retail team that make Smiggle what it is today! We can't do it without YOU!

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 New Zealand Daylight Time
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