Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Manukau

Kathmandu; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kathmandu in Manukau is seeking a Full Time Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive performance at our outdoor-focused store.

You will set the store vision, develop your people, and champion operational excellence while building strong community partnerships that reflect our brand values. This role offers growth opportunities within the wider Kathmandu brand family and a vibrant team culture rooted in adventure.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse KPIs and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead store with vision and inspire the team to live Kathmandu's purpose.
• Drive long-term growth by analysing KPIs, forecasting, and local insights.
• Develop people through coaching and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance, safety, stock integrity and brand standards.
• Build community partnerships and sustainability initiatives.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join Our Team at Kathmandu - Full Time Store Manager Wanted!

Do you love the outdoors? Looking for a full time role where you can work with people who share your passion for adventure?

Our Manukau team want enthusiastic, customer-focused team members to join us!

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 Store Manager at Manukau, 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'll Look 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.