Kathmandu Full Time Assistant Store Manager: Onehunga

Kathmandu; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

Access to a supportive team environment

Job summary

Kathmandu is looking for a Full Time Assistant Store Manager in Onehunga to lead and develop a passionate team. You will deliver exceptional customer service, manage store operations, and drive performance based on KPIs.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a customer-centric mindset, and a commitment to sustainability and teamwork. Join us in creating a fun and supportive environment while sharing your passion for the outdoors!

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a similar role.
• Ability to coach and develop a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the store team to create an inclusive culture.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to build brand loyalty.
• Manage stock and visual merchandising for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Job description

Join Our Team at Kathmandu — Full Time Assistant Store Manager Wanted!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:

A brand with purpose

• We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.
• Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.

Grow with us

• Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.

A culture built on teamwork and adventure

• Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.

A Little Bit About the Role

As a Full Time Assistant Store Manager at Onehunga, you’ll play a key role in the daily success of the store. You will:

• Lead and develop your team – coaching, motivating, and building a positive, inclusive culture that reflects Kathmandu’s values.
• Bring a customer‑obsessed mindset – delivering exceptional service and turning outdoor enthusiasts into loyal brand advocates.
• Drive operational excellence – managing stock, visual merchandising, store standards, and daily processes to keep everything running smoothly.
• Use strong commercial awareness – understanding KPIs, sales targets, and local trends to drive performance and maximise results.
• Champion the outdoors and sustainability – embodying our purpose and inspiring customers through authentic passion for adventure.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Lead with purpose – coaching, mentoring, and lifting the capability of the entire team.
• Make smart commercial decisions – interpreting KPIs and identifying opportunities to grow performance.
• Bring operational mastery – from stock flow to visual merchandising to rostering and compliance.
• Communicate with impact – influencing, giving constructive feedback, and keeping everyone aligned with store goals.
• Stay calm under pressure – prioritising effectively and resolving issues quickly to keep the customer experience strong.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands

At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.

We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.