Nelson Assistant Store Manager — Lead Outdoor Team

Kathmandu; Nelson; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Career opportunities across stores

Brand with purpose and sustainability

Job summary

Kathmandu is seeking a Full Time Assistant Store Manager for Nelson to lead a high-energy team, deliver outstanding customer service, and drive sales in-store.

You will coach staff, manage stock and merchandising, uphold store standards, and champion Kathmandu's outdoors-focused sustainability and brand values with a customer-first mindset.

Join a brand with purpose offering staff discounts and clear paths into retail leadership, product, and design across NZ and AU markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or supervisory roles is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to coach and develop team members and foster a collaborative store culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team - coaching, motivating, and building a positive, inclusive culture reflecting 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

People development

Operational excellence

Job description

Kathmandu is seeking a Full Time Assistant Store Manager for Nelson to lead a high-energy team, deliver outstanding customer service, and drive sales in-store.

You will coach staff, manage stock and merchandising, uphold store standards, and champion Kathmandu's outdoors-focused sustainability and brand values with a customer-first mindset.

Join a brand with purpose offering staff discounts and clear paths into retail leadership, product, and design across NZ and AU markets.