Assistant Store Manager - Hornby, Christchurch
At adidas, we are a team where diversity and unity create an unparalleled customer experience. Our team members hail from various backgrounds, cultures, countries, and histories, each bringing their unique personality and culture to the table. Together, we deliver a holistic experience for our customers, from the music they hear to the accents that greet them with a warm "Kia Ora" as they enter and a friendly "Cheers" as they leave.
adidas has a rich story in New Zealand, deeply woven into the fabric of our everyday sport, history, and culture. Whether it's the journey alongside the All Blacks through world championships, the Black Ferns as they crush the world stage or that first pair of predators we laced up as kids. Be part of a team that celebrates individuality while contributing to a collective spirit that embodies the essence of Adidas in New Zealand.
If you're passionate about sports, culture, and creating memorable experiences, apply now and become a vital part of the future of Adidas in NZ!
We are on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Hornby Factory Outlet team in Christchurch.
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 include:
1. Supporting the Store Manager in managing, motivating, and leading the team to achieve KPIs, sales targets, and an exceptional customer experience.
2. Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success.
3. Effectively managing all retail operations within a fashion store environment.
4. Be a role model and lead your team for customer service and meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations.
5. Guide and train all team members within your assigned area on brand product knowledge and customer service.
6. Coordinate team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards.
7. Coordinate team members to ensure most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock-to-floor process.
8. Share best practices to drive the 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:
1. 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.
If you're interested in a career opportunity like this, you have a passion for sport and you thrive in a team environment, this could be the opportunity for you. Join us. Feel your heart beat like it did when you stepped onto the field, the court, or the track for the first time.
How do I apply?
• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions.
• You will be required to fill out the online applications 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 which 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.
Applicants must have permanent legal rights to work in Australia or New Zealand. No Relocation or Visa support is offered for these roles.
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.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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