Store Manager | Manawa Bay

Alquemie Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 20%–50% across Alquemie

Career development & training

Job summary

General Pants is seeking a Store Manager for our Manawa Bay store in Auckland, New Zealand. You will lead the team on the shop floor, drive commercial results and own store performance, delivering an exceptional in-store experience.

You’ll coach and develop talent, oversee shifts, budgets and product placement, and ensure compliance with store policies while building a customer-first culture across the brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a retail management role with proven sales results and KPI delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, wage budgets, rostering and store operations.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A genuine passion for driving a customer-first culture and delivering an exceptional in-store experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a high-performance sales culture that consistently delivers results and KPI targets.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-calibre team with clear pathways for progression.
• Taking full ownership of store operations, including rostering, wage budgets and P&L.
• Overseeing VM execution and leading regular store walkthroughs to keep product placement commercial and on-brand.
• Managing customer experiences and resolving issues with empathy, delivering an exceptional in-store experience.
• Ensuring team compliance with GP and Alquemie Group policies, including loss prevention, stock management and security standards.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

P&L management

Team coaching

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 06 Oct 2026

Description

About the Role

General Pants is one of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic fashion retailers, and we’re looking for a driven Store Manager to lead the team and bring the GP brand to life in our Manawa Bay store. If you’re a natural leader who thrives on the shop floor and lives for a sales challenge, this could be your next big move.

As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your store’s performance, leading a high-performing team and creating an environment where every customer interaction counts. You’ll set the pace on the floor, drive commercial results, and build the next generation of GP leaders from within.

What You Will Be Doing

• Driving a high-performance sales culture that consistently delivers results and KPI targets
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-calibre team, identifying talent and creating clear pathways for progression
• Taking full ownership of store operations, including rostering, wage budgets and P&L
• Overseeing VM execution and leading regular store walkthroughs to keep product placement commercial and on-brand
• Managing customer experiences and resolving issues with empathy, delivering an exceptional in-store experience
• Ensuring team compliance with GP and Alquemie Group policies, including loss prevention, stock management and security standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a retail management role with a proven track record of delivering sales results and hitting KPIs
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, wage budgets, rostering and store operations
• A proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced retail environment
• A genuine passion for driving a customer-first culture and delivering an exceptional in-store experience

Who We Are

At General Pants, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes and celebrates individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit. Some of the things we offer include:

• Diverse Career Paths - it’s over to you!
• Staff Discount - between 20% - 50% across all Alquemie Group Brands!
• Training and Development - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!