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Platypus Store Manager - Ballarat

Ballarat VIC, Australia Req #1101
Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We’re for the ones that dance harder, sing louder and don’t care what anyone else thinks. This is your story. Play Life Loud. 
 

Platypus Shoes is a part of the Accent Group which is the largest footwear group with over 750+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including; Glue Store, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, & Nude Lucy!

Platypus Shoes is the #1 sneaker destination with over 120 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Housing an extensive collection of iconic global brands, we pride ourselves on stocking the latest and greatest footwear and apparel. Our ranges are carefully selected so you can find a treasured iconic style or a newly engineered silhouette. At Platypus we value your ability to express your own personal style. Our Sneakers. Your Story.

The Role:
We are looking for a Store Manager to join us at our Platypus Ballarat store. This opportunity will see you work collaboratively with your Area Manager and Assistant Manager to drive sales and people manage a team of 6-8 casuals!


The role & responsibilities:

  • Ensure efficient operation of your store to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
  • Motivate your team to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores
  • Closely monitor store sales to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
  • Effectively manage the wage costs in store, adhering to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
  • Coach and mentor your team to maintain high team morale and encourage their individual development by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
  • Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

Benefits & Culture:

  • 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans & many more
  • Sunday- Thursday roster – two consecutive days off in a row to maintain a healthy work life balance
  • Access to our ‘Employee Benefits’ program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages
  • Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads
  • Training & development to grow your career
  • Opportunity to join the Future Leaders program which includes leadership training workshops, yearly global conferences, awards nights and much more

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Flagship Assistant Manager or Retail Manager  
  • A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
  • A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed
  • A proven track record in driving sales and meeting KPI’s and targets
  • Operational excellence and experience with stock control and visual merchandising
 

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people. 
At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

Other details

  • Job family Store Manager
  • Job function Retail - Store
  • Pay type Salary
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  • Ballarat VIC, Australia