Company Description The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a New Zealand success story, founded by Sir Stephen Tindall and grown from The Warehouse,we are the largest general merchandise retailer in New Zealand. TWG consists offour core retail brands – The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7. We have 270+ retail stores, online stores as well as distribution and fulfilment centres and employover 12,000 people across the nation.
Since 1991, Warehouse Stationery has been innovating in the stationery-retail business and that remains true today. As a brand, we are constantly looking for new ways to deliver better service to our customers – on and off line.
Job Description
As our next assistant manager, you will help develop a diverse team and promote a positive store environment. You are focused on retail excellence and understand what it takes to drive sales, maintain exceptional store standards – all while keeping our customers happy and loyal!
You assist in leading your team to produce great results and you believe in working together to achieve success. Are you are ready to embrace all aspects of store management and be a great support to the store manager?
We are looking for someone withleadership qualities who loves the buzz of running a busy store. You might even surprise us with what you can do!
Knowing how to get the best out of people through active coaching (rather than telling) is pivotal to how our teams are succeeding. Support the Store Manager you will be leading your team on the floor, and working closely with them to help grow their sales capability will be key to your role, so you'll need to have prior experience in this style of management.
Changes are happening at Warehouse Stationery. We're on a mission to provide not just the superb customer service that we're known for, but also offer top-notch product solutions for our customers. That's why we're on the lookout for sales savvy managers, who are keen to help facilitate this business-wide shift and ultimately boost sales on the shop floor. This is your chance to help shape your team, and lead them on a journey to excellence that they can relate to no matter what role they are in.
Qualifications
Ideally you will have:
- Some supervisory experience, preferably in retail
- Strong communication skills to effectively lead and engage team members to interact with our customers and influence sales
- Confidence and ability to drive direct others
- NZ DriversLicence
- Desire to grow and develop your career with TWG
- Flexible mindset with a can do attitude
- Ability to relate to personal and business customers
Additional Information
It isn't a fluke that we've won 'best workplace' five years in a row, and 'retail employer of the year' for three years running. We can talk for days about our additional leave options, wellness programmes, and range of discounts that are available.
But there's more to it than that. It's the trust, support & flexibility within our team that sets us apart. We have a framework to help you get things done, but with your manager,you have the freedom to make the real magic happen in your store.
Are you ready to take charge and do more with your career?
