Assistant Manager Job at Ashburton Job at Kathmandu, Canterbury, Timaru & South Canterbury
- Location:
- Canterbury
- Timaru & South Canterbury
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Retail & Consumer Products
- Management – Department/Assistant
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is an inspirational iconic brand synonymous with adventure, innovation and passion. Our core purpose is to inspire and enable people to live their dreams of travel and adventure. At Kathmandu we see our team members as integral to our business, and endeavour to provide opportunities for our staff to develop skills and retain healthy lifestyles
The people
Live the Dream – For us the dream is individually defined. It may be the moment you decide toescape fora weekend awayof adventure orseeing those hard earned savings turn into an around the world ticket to destinations unexplored and fitting your essential world into a backpack. Whatever the dream, its about getting out there and having fun however you define it.
As an Assistant Manager, your core responsibility will be to support the Store Managerto inspire and lead a dynamic team, ensuring the profitable running of the store. You will be managing a team of outdoor enthusiasts to reach set KPIs, whilst also ensuring you create an enjoyable experience for our customer.
Desired skills and attributes
- Previous management experience in a retail or customer service environment
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and build sales and service through exceptional store management
- Experience in staff rostering, recruitment, performance management and all aspects of building a successful team
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional problem solving abilities and proactive outlook
- Sound knowledge of retail requirements; POS, stock control, cash handling, security and Store presentation
- A genuine passion for our products and the growth of our business
Why Kathmandu?
- Rapid company expansion of the Australian and New Zealand network
- Direct contact with the New Zealand and Australian based product design teams
- Genuine career opportunities
- The chance to work with a group of proactive individuals that make a difference
- Opportunity to sell well known and trusted products
- Competitive remuneration including bonuses and generousstaff discounts
- Excellent training and development including detailed product training