Kathmandu Full Time Assistant Store Manager: Essendon DFO

1 week ago

Essendon Fields Victoria, Australia Kathmandu (Australia) Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Kathmandu…

Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor brand whose journey began in Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1987. We believe out there is where we thrive. It liberates, challenges, and inspires us. Our gear is built to empower, so more people can embrace adventure. It's tested in New Zealand's wildest conditions — because if it performs here, it can handle anywhere. As a proud certified B Corp, we prioritise people and planet in everything we do — out of respect for the natural world that inspires us. Our pioneering approach to sustainable innovation ensures every product is built to perform and made with a lighter impact on the environment.

We've been out there for almost 40 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.

A little bit about the role…

As an Assistant Store Manager at Essendon DFO Kathmandu, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the successful and efficient running of the store. The role is full time and you must have availability Tuesday to Saturday. Day to day you will;

  • Support the Store Manager to operate an effective and profitable store
  • Assist the Store Manager to develop and foster a customer focused culture through the execution of sales, service and compliance initiatives
  • Inspire and lead a diverse team of passionate individuals to reach set KPIs and sales targets.
  • Support the Store Manager train, mentor and coach Team Members to work towards goals and succession planning.
  • Create a memorable shopping experience for each and every customer

What we are looking for…You will have established experience in a customer focused role as either a supervisor or assistant manager preferably in a retail environment. You will have exceptional people and communication skills and have the ability to motivate and rally a team to build sales whilst supporting a culture of openness, courage and joyfulness. You will have a proven ability to lead, motivate and build sales and service through exceptional people management.

You will have demonstrated experience working to targets and KPI's and fostering a high-performance culture and a genuine passion for our products, and what we stand for as a business.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands

At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.

We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.

APPLY HERE - Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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