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.