Assistant Manager - Part-time
Highly Regarded National Retailer
Now Hiring in Melbourne
The Brand I
This brand is renowned for its heritage craftsmanship, quality and design. With a history rooted in artistry and innovation, the brand has built a loyal customer following and continues to evolve through beautifully designed products and exceptional in-store experiences.
Part of a global retail group, the business combines the strength of international scale with a strong Australian identity. With a growing network of boutiques, outlets and concession locations across the country, the brand is committed to delivering inspiring customer experiences while investing in the growth and development of its people.
The Role |
As the Assistant Manager at their Uni Hill location, you will partner with your Store Manager to lead the day-to-day leadership and commercial performance of the store, ensuring an exceptional customer experience while driving strong sales results.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead from the front on the shop floor, inspiring your team to deliver outstanding service while maintaining premium brand standards. You will work closely with senior stake holders and the broader team to ensure operational excellence, strong team engagement, and consistent execution of company initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing concession team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences
Drive sales performance and achieve store KPIs including conversion, average transaction value and units per transaction
Deliver premium service standards and act as a role model for the team on the shop floor
Oversee visual merchandising, stock management and store presentation to maintain brand standards
Analyse sales performance and identify opportunities to maximise commercial results
Recruit, train and develop team members while building a strong succession pipeline
Ensure operational excellence including stock control, loss prevention and store compliance
Collaborate with centre management and support office to drive local opportunities and initiatives
The Skillset |
Previous retail leadership experience, ideally within fashion, lifestyle or premium retail
Proven ability to drive sales performance and achieve KPIs
Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and motivate teams
Commercial mindset with the ability to analyse store performance and identify opportunities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organised with strong operational and stock management
Positive, resilient and adaptable leadership style
The Offer |
One 4-day weekend per month
Wellness Day (an additional day off separate from annual leave to focus on your wellbeing)
50% off product discounts, plus 30% off for family and friends
Genuine learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs
Eligibility for Retail Incentive Scheme
Please note this a part-time position - approx 30 hours per week.
Apply with Sharna |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Sharna for a confidential chat.
sharnav@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.