Store Manager - Westport

Postie Plus; Westport; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in Westport is seeking a Store Manager to lead the team, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales. This role involves coaching the team, managing store operations, and achieving sales targets, ideal for candidates with retail management experience. Join a culture of collaboration and growth while offering competitive perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Generous staff discounts

Flexible weekends

Comprehensive well-being support

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in retail.
• Proven success in coaching and managing a team.
• Confidence in performance-related conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team to engage with customers.
• Manage operational needs of the store including rostering.
• Achieve sales targets and grow store performance.

Skills

Team engagement

Sales management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

At Postie, we’re searching for a Store Manager to lead our Westport store in the Buller District. This is your chance to coach a dynamic team, connect with customers, and drive results in a retail environment that’s all about comfort, style, and affordability for Kiwi whānau.

Working 40 hours per week, you’ll inspire your team to deliver top-notch customer experiences while excelling in the operational side of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach your team to engage with customers and drive sales.
• Manage the operational needs of the store, including rostering, reading reports, and maintaining administrative efficiency.
• Conduct performance discussions with team members, ensuring everyone’s on track and thriving.
• Achieve sales targets and grow your store’s performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment (preferably apparel).
• Proven success in coaching and managing a team, creating an engaged and high-performing culture.
• Confidence in having performance-related conversations with team members.
• Structured administrative and organisational skills to keep your store running smoothly.
• A track record of hitting sales targets and growing revenue.

Sweet as perks

• Bonuses to reward your success.
• Generous staff discounts to keep your wardrobe on point.
• Flexibility to have some weekends off to balance work and life.
• The chance to lead in a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and genuine care for each other.
• Comprehensive well-being support, including free counselling and resources through our Employee Assistance Programme, Sonder.
• Get paid weekly! Enjoy the financial freedom and flexibility of receiving your pay every week.

Join the Postie whānau

At Postie, our values guide everything we do:

• We’re customer obsessed in everything we do, it’s all about making sure our customers have the best experience possible.
• We care for each other because we know when our people thrive, our customers do too.
• We’re continuously improving, and looking for ways to do better.

If these values inspire you, don't wait, this is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of retail in Aotearoa, New Zealand with Postie. Submit your CV and cover letter (optional) now.

Note: all preferred/successful candidates must: Be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand; Undergo a Criminal Conviction History check.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or other identifying characteristics.

At Postie, we've been proudly dressing Kiwis for over 100 years. With more than 60 stores across Aotearoa New Zealand and a thriving online presence, we’re all about helping Kiwis find their feel good, every day.

Life is busy, and as a trusted Kiwi brand, we’re on a mission to make things easier by delivering quality, affordable fashion, ensuring that our products always have the customer at heart.

Join us at Postie, and together we'll keep delivering on our promise to Kiwi whānau every day.

To find out more about us, visit www.postie.co.nz.

Job insights

Salary match; Number of applicants; Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a store manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• Do you have experience preparing work rosters?
• What's the largest size team you have managed?
• How many years of retail management experience do you have?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have experience working towards targets and KPIs?

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