Platypus Hiring for Platypus Assistant Store Manager – Manukau Job at Auckland Full Time

Platypus Shoes is the #1 sneaker destination with over 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. Housing an extensive collection of iconic global brands, we pride ourselves on stocking the latest and greatest footwear and apparel. Our ranges are carefully selected so you can find a treasured iconic style or a newly engineered silhouette. At Platypus we value your ability to express your own personal style. Our Sneakers. Your Story.

The Role:
We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join us at our Platypus Manukau store! In this amazing opportunity you will support the Store Manager in leading a team of passionate casuals in store. Working collaboratively to drive sales and KPIs. deliver excellent customer service to your customers and coach your team

The role & responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient operation of your store to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
• Motivate your team to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores
• Closely monitor store sales to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets – acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
• Effectively manage the wage costs in store, adhering to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
• Coach and mentor your team to maintain high team morale and encourage their individual development by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
• Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

Benefits & Culture:

• 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans & many more
• Sunday to Thursday roster – two consecutive days off in a row to maintain a healthy work life balance
• Access to our ‘Employee Benefits’ program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages
• Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads
• Training & development to grow your career
• Opportunity to join the Future Leaders program which includes leadership training workshops, yearly global conferences, awards nights and much more

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a full time / senior casual sales assistant, key holder, supervisor or 3IC
• A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
• A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed
• A proven track record in driving sales and meeting KPI’s and targets
• Operational excellence and experience with stock control and visual merchandising

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

COVID-19 Candidate & Customer Update: We are committed to the health and safety of our teams, customers & the community. We have implemented a range of new health and safety measures across our stores, offices & warehouse including protective equipment, signage and social distancing procedures. During this time we may conduct our recruitment processes over phone or via digital channels. These measures are designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help protect our Communities