Luxury Retail Store Manager – Lead Growth In Auckland

Foodstuffs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi Collective in Auckland is seeking a capable Retail Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our automotive-parts inspired retail and customer-facing sales function.

The role emphasises frontline sales, stock management, and staff rostering, with a focus on serving domestic and international customers, including Asian markets, and communicating in English and Mandarin. A tertiary qualification in retail-related fields is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in gift shop, souvenir or tourism retail.
• Experience in retail sales and customer service.
• Strong retail selling and customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with domestic and international customers.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the retail store.
• Actively participate in frontline retail sales and customer service.
• Serve domestic and international customers and provide product information and recommendations.
• Support retail sales and customer service for customers from Asian markets.
• Welcome and assist tourism groups and other organised customer groups when they visit the store.
• Present and explain products and facilitate retail sales.
• Assist with product selection, product mix and purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor customer demand, purchasing patterns and retail sales performance.
• Identify products and product ranges suitable for different customer groups and markets.
• Prepare and coordinate staff rosters.
• Train, supervise and support retail sales staff.
• Plan and implement seasonal, product and in-store promotional activities.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Maintain product presentation and store standards.
• Monitor customer feedback and retail sales performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, product selection and customer service.
• Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Mandarin

English

Education

Retail/Marketing degree

Job description

Retail Manager

Auckland City ACTIVE 4X4 DISMANTLERS LIMITED

Job Description

Active 4x4 Dismantlers is seeking a Retail Manager to manage the day-to-day operation of our automotive-parts retail and customer-facing sales function.

Location: Onehunga, Auckland
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
Pay: NZD $35.00–$42.00 per hour

Active 4x4 Dismantlers is seeking a Retail Manager to manage the day-to-day operation of our automotive-parts retail and customer-facing sales function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of automotive-parts retail sales.
• Monitor stock levels and product availability.
• Coordinate pricing, merchandising and customer-service standards.
• Supervise, allocate duties to and support retail sales staff.
• Monitor sales performance and operational targets.
• Assist with determining product mix and stock requirements.
• Ensure customer enquiries and orders are handled efficiently.
• Manage customer-service issues and operational problems.
• Maintain appropriate retail and transaction records.
• Implement procedures to improve retail efficiency and service standards.
• Train and supervise retail staff.
• At least 3 years of relevant retail management experience.
• Strong staff-management and customer-service skills.
• Automotive-parts experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Hours: 30 guaranteed paid hours per week, excluding unpaid meal breaks.

Salary: NZD $ 35.00 – $ 38.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

About Us

Kiwi Collective is a tourism-focused retail business based in Manawa Bay, Auckland, offering a range of New Zealand health and wellness products, souvenirs, skincare, food and other New Zealand products to domestic and international visitors.

Our customer base includes customers from New Zealand and overseas, with a particular focus on Asian markets.

We are committed to providing high-quality products and professional customer service to a diverse range of local and international visitors.

About the Role

We are seeking a capable Retail Manager to organise and control the day-to-day operations of our retail store and support the effective delivery of retail sales and customer service.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in retail sales, product selection, product mix, staff rostering, staff training and supervision, stock management and retail promotional activities.

The role will also support the store's engagement with customers from Asian markets. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin Chinese, with Korean or Japanese language ability preferred.

When tourism groups or other organised customer groups visit the store, the Retail Manager will welcome customers, present and explain relevant products, provide recommendations and assist with retail sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the retail store.
• Actively participate in frontline retail sales and customer service.
• Serve domestic and international customers and provide product information and recommendations.
• Support retail sales and customer service for customers from Asian markets.
• Welcome and assist tourism groups and other organised customer groups when they visit the store.
• Present and explain products and facilitate retail sales.
• Assist with product selection, product mix and purchasing recommendations.
• Monitor customer demand, purchasing patterns and retail sales performance.
• Identify products and product ranges suitable for different customer groups and markets.
• Prepare and coordinate staff rosters.
• Train, supervise and support retail sales staff.
• Plan and implement seasonal, product and in-store promotional activities.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment.
• Maintain product presentation and store standards.
• Monitor customer feedback and retail sales performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, product selection and customer service.
• Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are followed.

Skills & Experience — Essential

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in gift shop, souvenir or tourism retail, or a closely related retail sales environment.
• Experience in retail sales and customer service.
• Strong retail selling and customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with domestic and international customers.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

Language Skills

• Good proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Korean or Japanese language ability is preferred.
• Experience communicating with Asian customers is advantageous.

Qualifications & Additional Skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Retail Management, Marketing , Business, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Understanding of customer purchasing behaviour, market trends and retail sales performance is advantageous.
• Experience working with international visitors or in tourism-focused retail is advantageous.
• Knowledge of New Zealand products is advantageous.