Assistant Store Manager

From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide - Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.

Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.

Australia’s most loved and trusted department store is more than a shopping destination. It is home to exclusive, partner and concession brands and a true Omni-retailer. Lead Myer Garden City with your strong people management and leadership skills and ability to optimise the overall financial performance of the store with your strong retail acumen.

The Store Leadership team is responsible for delivering Myer strategy with strong leadership, driving of financial performance and identifying and implementing opportunities that are productive and profitable. Leading a large team, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for general activities across the store including business operations and brand-partner relationships.

About the Opportunity:

• Be responsible for store strategy implementation, working closely with the leadership team
• Effectively execute the store plan and manage daily activities, evaluating and adapting tactics as needed to drive financial performance
• Lead the store to deliver positive customer experiences and drive your store’s financial performance, with particular focus on optimising productivity of space, merchandise and people
• Actively drive a high performance, customer focus and the service and selling culture in alignment to Myer values
• Allocate and manage store operational responsibilities and activities in a coordinated and collaborative manner
• Lead, empower, coach and develop your team to build organisational capability
• Encourage your store team to adapt to new ways of operating through effective communication and role modelling

About You:

• Retail management/store leadership experience is essential with demonstrated ability to lead a large retail team to achieve results
• Demonstrated skill in evaluating and adapting operational tactics as needed to drive high performance
• Strong commitment to delivering positive customer experiences, particular focus on optimising productivity of space, merchandise and people
• Computer skills, with the ability to analyse data to highlight opportunities
• Experience in development and coaching to build organisational capability
• A strong mix of both business and people management skills
• Proven ability to drive and exceed results

Benefits to you

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Wide range of discounts and Myer Team Member exclusive offers
• Access to volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave
• Service Recognition, Inspirational People Awards, and more!

Retail Managers work across our key store trading hours on a fortnightly rotating roster, including weekends and peak trading times.

Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.

Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.

Welcome Home!

Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.

Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.

Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.

Applications close: 09 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time