Merrell Assistant Store Manager

Since 1981, Merrell has been a top provider of performance outerwear, helping people combat the elements and conquer their summits. Fueled by fun and adventure, we've been making product with our signature comfort, performance and style to make every journey outside just that little bit sweeter. Merrell forms part of Accent Group Limited - the pinnacle of performance and lifestyle footwear nationwide. Accent Group is Australia's leading footwear giant, with over 12 retail brands & 2 online platforms. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, come and join our team

**About us**:
Accent Group Limited is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand with over 20 brands & 21 online platforms.

Since 1981, Merrell has been a top provider of performance outerwear, helping people combat the elements and conquer their summits. Fueled by fun and adventure, we've been making products with our signature comfort, performance, and style to make every journey outside just that little bit sweeter.

**The Role**:
We are looking for a Part time Assistant Store Manager to join us at our Merrell Doncaster Store to lead, inspire and coach a team of adventure-seeking casuals including the support from your Store Manager.
This opportunity will see you work collaboratively with your Store Manager to build relationships with your customers and drive repeat business.

This Part time roll is on a Wednesday - Saturday roster, offering 32 hours per week.

**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
- Tuesday to Saturday 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.