Kathmandu Full-Time Store Manager - Hastings

Kathmandu; Hastings; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kathmandu Hastings is seeking a Full Time Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive store performance in Hastings, New Zealand. You will shape culture, uphold brand standards, and guide operations to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will develop leaders, manage KPI-driven growth, and build local partnerships that enhance sustainability and community engagement as part of Kathmandu's adventure ethos.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership required.
• Advanced commercial acumen to analyse KPIs and forecast.
• Strong experience in coaching and developing leaders.
• Proven ability to uphold store compliance, safety and brand standards.
• Ability to build local partnerships and champion sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and inspire the team to Kathmandu's purpose.
• Drive long-term growth, forecast, and use KPIs to maximise results.
• Develop people at every level, including coaching leaders.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, safety, stock integrity and brand.
• Build community connections and partnerships to strengthen the store's reputation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

People development

Operational governance

Community brand pride

Job description

A Little Bit About the Role…

As a Full Time Store Manager at Hastings, you'll be the heartbeat of the store - leading your team, shaping culture, and driving performance. You will:

• Lead with vision - setting the tone for the entire store and inspiring your team to live Kathmandu's purpose around adventure and sustainability.
• Drive strategic commercial performance - planning for long-term growth, analysing KPIs, forecasting, and using local insights to maximise results.
• Develop people at every level - coaching your ASM and 3ICs, building capability, and creating a strong succession pipeline.
• Champion operational excellence - ensuring compliance, safety, stock integrity, and brand standards are consistently met.
• Build community connections - representing Kathmandu locally, forming partnerships, and championing sustainability initiatives that strengthen our reputation.

Every day is an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow a high-performing team, and help customers gear up for their next adventure.

What We’re Looking For…

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring strategic leadership - setting direction, motivating your team, and aligning everyone with Kathmandu's goals.
• Have advanced commercial acumen - confidently analysing KPIs, identifying opportunities, and making decisions that lift performance.
• Excel at people development - coaching leaders, building capability, and creating a team that can run the store even when you're not there.
• Hold strong operational governance - ensuring compliance, safety, and brand standards are consistently met.
• Lead with community and brand pride - building local partnerships and championing sustainability to strengthen customer loyalty.