Seasonal Retail Associate — Peak Holiday Season

Puma Gruppe; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland City Sando Limited in Auckland is seeking a Store Manager to lead our New Zealand flagship store. This permanent full-time role involves supervising daily operations, driving sales, managing merchandising, and leading a team to deliver outstanding customer service.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Diploma-level qualification or higher (AZQF or equivalent).
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations including hiring, scheduling, training and performance management.
• Manage store profitability, control expenses, labour, inventory and cash handling.
• Maintain stock levels and merchandising; develop pricing strategies.
• Plan promotional campaigns to drive sales and attract customers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and store policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs.

Skills

Strong communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Education

AZQF Diploma or higher

3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Store Manager

Auckland City Sando Limited

Primary address of work: Auckland
Vacancy number: 1
Employment type: Permanent full time
Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours
Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours
Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $25
Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $35

Company Overview

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based company and become apart of a great team.

Key Responsibilities

• determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
• formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
  promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services
• selling goods and services to customers and advising them on product use maintainingrecords of stock levels and financial transactions
• undertaking budgeting for the establishment
• controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
• ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations

Job requirement: applicant must meet following requirement to apply for this job

• An AZQF Diploma or higher qualification;OR
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities
• Strong analytically and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Golden Goose is a journey of love and authenticity, leading you to embrace your true self, where tradition and innovation merge into timeless, one-of-a-kind creations. We are looking for a passionate team member to lead our New Zealand branch and Auckland store. The candidate will join the store team located in Auckland. The position will report directly to the Head of Retail, Japan, SEA & Oceania.

MISSION

This Store Manager role plays a pivotal part in achieving commercial objectives and enhancing brand awareness and desirability in New Zealand The role will be responsible for:

• Management of the store target by constantly monitoring sales performances through the main KPIs analysis, establishing and implementing specific action plans in cooperation with the Area Manager
• Support the Area Manager in creating market growth in the long term, managing partnership and commercial relationships within the whole local market
• Ensure the right store merchandising assortment of products is on offer
• Manage the overall store presentation, maintaining appropriate visual display and store standards, and ensuring that products are showcased accordingly with the brand's image and standards to boost sales
• Attract, manage, develop, inspire, motivate and empower the team.

This is a permanent, full time role providing at least 38 hours of per week and will pay between $34-$41 per hour.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You will have at least three to four years of comparable global luxury retail sales experience with brands that focus on the apparel that we sell. Of the three years of work experience at least 2 years should be at a supervisory/management level.
• Flexibility is a must, you must be able to work weekends and public holidays.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and engage thoughtfully.
• A team player who values collaboration and can work towards common goals.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Store Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy store. This role is essential in ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high standards, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations, including hiring, scheduling, training, performance management, supervising employees, and rostering.
• Manage store profitability and control expenses, including labour costs, inventory levels, and handling cash and inventory shortages.
• Maintain adequate stock levels, core product range, and effective merchandising.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, including seasonal and holiday promotions, to drive sales and attract customers.
• Monitor and optimize the product mix to meet customer demands and maximize sales opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Employment and Health & Safety Legislation at all times.
• Negotiate supply and pricing agreements with suppliers to optimize costs.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly banking and turnover reports.
• Prepare annual budgets and work to achieve store performance goals within budget constraints.
• Implement and enforce daily operating procedures to ensure the store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well-maintained.
• Conduct regular stock takes according to company policy.
• Continuously enhance store performance and uphold high standards in customer service.

Person Specification

• Must have either Diploma Level 5 or two years of relevant work experience