Retail Manager, Mitre 10 Wellington Central

At Mitre 10 we pride ourselves on having the best product range, presented in the best way, with the best on shelf availability for our customers. Mitre 10 is looking for a passionate customer experienced leader to join their team.

The focus of this role:

We are looking for a dynamic leader who can ensure our team members are highly productive and motivated to move stock to shelf in an efficient manner. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and as a key member of the store Leadership team, we are looking for the right person to join us who can run the retail floor. This role requires working one day in the weekend as Duty Manager and flexibility to match our trading hours.

This role will assume responsibility and accountability for the achievement of agreed objectives relating to health and safety, customer service and satisfaction, retail profit and loss, team leadership and performance with the ability to lead and motivate staff and enhancing the systems and process.

To fill this role, you will have a strong background in Big Box retail store management (minimum of 3 years experience) with a focus on people, sales, and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will be:

• a positive role model
• reliable
• flexible
• driven
• someone who leads by example
• enjoys a hands-on role

Our ideal applicant:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience leading teams in a big box retail environment
• Coaching skills to develop and mentor future leaders
• Decision making capability in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Passionate about continuous improvements
• Strong multi-tasking and time management ability
• Process driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Visual merchandising skills
• Conflict and problem resolution skills
• Good health and physically fit
• Commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace

What’s in it for you:

This role offers you the opportunity to be an integral part of a proudly Kiwi-owned and operated independent retail business. We are proud to offer an industry leading learning and development framework, a generous staff purchase scheme and bonus, plus all the tools required to perform the role.

This role is permanent full-time position, 45 hours per week, Tuesday- Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.

If you are a successful Retail Manager, able to empower people, share your knowledge and experience to own the DIY mark in the greater Wellington CBD, apply below, with your cover letter and CV.

Please note:

All employment offers are subject to background checks including References and Ministry of Justice Checks and applicants need to be able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.