Assistant Store Manager Sales - Farmers Hastings

Farmers is an iconic Kiwi brand serving the New Zealand market for over 100 years. We continue to evolve by bringing fashion-forward merchandise, recycled sustainable fabrics, and internationally recognized brands to our stores. We seek individuals who share our vision and want to contribute to our ongoing journey.

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to bring retail expertise, guidance, and a positive attitude to support our New Plymouth Store.

What will you do in this role?

• Lead our experienced Department Managers and sales team.
• Identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
• Promote a culture of excellent customer service through effective leadership.
• Set strategic directions to enhance performance.
• Develop and foster a commercial focus within your team.

This role involves motivating and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences. A passion for fashion, homewares, and lifestyle categories is essential. You should have an eye for detail, stay updated on retail trends, and excel in visual merchandising and leadership.

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing large teams or multi-site management.
• Proven success in driving sales and results through coaching and motivation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including delivering sales training.
• Experience with change management is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to grow within a large-format business.
• Variety and support for personal development.
• A sense of community and belonging.
• A generous staff discount across Farmers and James Pascoe Group.
• Structured training to familiarize you with our business operations.

This is a full-time role, involving weekend work and flexibility for early starts and late nights as part of the management roster.

We are an energetic, collaborative team that supports each other. If this sounds like you, don't wait-apply now

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Job level(s): 3-7 years relevant experience, 7+ years relevant experience