Assistant Manager

Purpose-led Fashion & Homewares Brand
Now Hiring in New Zealand



The Brand |

This stunning New Zealand brand is flying high, with a growing network of boutiques across New Zealand and a recent expansion into Australia. Renowned for its elevated edit of fashion and homewares, the business is purpose-led, people-centric and values-driven. This is your opportunity to join the Christchurch flagship as Assistant Manager, supporting a high-performing team and delivering an exceptional customer experience. 



The Role |

You will be a passionate brand ambassador, coaching & developing a team of passionate retailers, creating exceptional moments instore - your role will be focused on brand building, executing their retail strategy and creating commercial excellence.

You will lead by example, driving a positive in store culture and ensuring the brand's experience comes to life for every customer. You'll work to inspire your team - empowering your people while fostering an inclusive, uplifting environment. You'll bring a high level of care, and operational excellence to everything you do.

  • Drive excellence across all day-to-day operations across the boutique.

  • Build and coach a team of stylists to deliver a brand aligned customer experience.

  • Analyse store performance and identify opportunities to drive sales and efficiency.

  • Maintain high visual merchandising standards and overall store presentation.

  • Develop a warm, inclusive and energetic culture that reflects the brand's values.


The Skillset |

You will bring evident experience in a retail leadership role.

  • Passionate about providing warm, personalised service and building genuine customer connections.

  • A people person and team player - you love to lead, motivate and bring energy to those around you.

  • Sales-focused with a sharp eye for detail and high operational standards.

  • Flexible, organised, and able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

  • Interested in fashion, sustainability, and purposeful retail.

  • Excited about being part of something new and meaningful, with a brand that puts values first.


The Offer |

  • Excellent salary offering reflective of the experience level required, plus overtime paid.

  • Generous staff discounts and staff bonus structure

  • Supportive and positive team culture that values collaboration and growth.

  • On-the-ground training & onboarding.

  • Genuine career progression available


Apply with Lucy |

If this sounds like you, reach out to Lucy for a confidential chat.

lucy@thetalentmill.com.au


 
 

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.    

Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional.  Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace.  We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.   


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