Posted Sunday 18 May 2025 at 2:00 pm Since 1998, here at Platypus Shoes, we have made it our business to outfit every person who walks through our doors with the latest footwear from top brands. But we believe life goes beyond shoes. It’s about what you do in them. Stay out late, wake up early, walk, run, stand tall, and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We celebrate those who dance harder, sing louder, and don’t care what others think. This is your story. Play Life Loud. Platypus Shoes is part of the Accent Group, the largest footwear retailer with over 850 stores, 34 brands, and 30+ online platforms, including Glue Store, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Timberland, UGG, Saucony, and Nude Lucy. We are seeking passionate and experienced retail managers for our Platypus stores in Manukau. If you have a strong background in retail operations, team leadership, and customer service, we want to hear from you!This role involves leading, inspiring, and coaching a team of passionate casual staff, including support from your Assistant Store Manager. You will drive sales and KPIs, enhance customer engagement, and support team development. Collaborate with your Area Manager to identify opportunities for your store and team in a high-profile space. The role & responsibilities include: Ensuring efficient store operations to meet sales targets, KPIs, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control, and shrinkage Motivating your team to achieve KPI and added value targets Monitoring store sales to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals, recognizing achievements, and addressing missed opportunities Managing wage costs in line with targets and rostering standards Coaching and mentoring your team to maintain high morale and support their development through training and succession planning Ensuring compliance with OH&S legislation and best practices Benefits & Culture:40% discount on Accent Group brands including Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans, and more Tuesday to Saturday roster with two consecutive days off for work-life balance Access to employee benefits such as discounted gym memberships and health insurance Work with premium products alongside passionate sneaker enthusiasts Opportunities for training and career growth Participation in the Future Leaders program, including leadership workshops, global conferences, and awards nights To succeed in this role, you should have: Experience as an Assistant or Store Manager in a fast-paced environment A motivated, proactive attitude A passion for leading and inspiring teams Strategic thinking to identify opportunities and proven success in driving sales and KPIs Operational expertise in stock control and visual merchandising Experience managing rosters and wage budgets At Accent Group Limited, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and ability. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be themselves. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori peoples.
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