Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager - NEW Charlestown Square Concept Store Opening SOON Are you excited by the prospect of opening a brand new adidas store and being a part of our retail expansion in Australia? We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Store Manager for our NEW Performance Concept Store opening late 2025 in Charlestown on a full‑time basis. Successful candidates will be starting SOON to ensure the team is set up for success with adequate training before we commence our bump in and trade for this highly anticipated location in the busiest selling period of the year As one of the leading sports brands globally, adidas has been built on a vision that our passion for sport makes the world a better place. We lead through innovation – in our product’s performance technologies, our originals fashion, and our commitment to developing and growing the company’s most important asset: our people. We’re looking for an experienced retail leader who will maintain high standards of themselves and their staff. The Assistant Store Manager will be expected to lead from the front, and inspire success in all areas of people management and store management. Responsibilities Supporting the Store Manager in: - Managing, motivating, and leading the team to achieve KPIs, sales targets, and an exceptional customer experience - Monitoring and analyzing performance data and making any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success - Effectively managing all retail operations within a fashion store environment - Being a role model and leading your team for customer service and meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations - Guiding and training all team members within your assigned area on brand product knowledge and customer service - Coordinating team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In‑Store Communication standards - Coordinating team members to ensure the most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock‑to‑floor process - Sharing best practices to drive overall store team performance Requirements To be successful in your application, you will have a solid retail sales background with a proven track record of success in a similar retail leadership or supervisory position, consistently leading a team to achieve budgeted sales. You will be motivated, energetic, passionate about achievement, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in the following will be highly regarded: - Retail leadership experience in men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwear What’s on offer? A competitive annual salary, retail bonus scheme, and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate. Application Process - Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions - You will be required to fill out the online application forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements - Applications which do not attach a cover letter that addresses the job requirements specific to adidas will not be considered - Applications will only be accepted through the steps above - Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries Referrals - Please note that referrals are subject to the adidas Candidate Referral Policy - Referral bonuses are only applicable to current employees of adidas Pacific AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. - COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need. - OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow‑through. - INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. - TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. - INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. - RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. #J-18808-Ljbffr