Store Manager - Queen St

About the role

Skechers Australia/New Zealand is seeking a Store Manager for its Queen St location in Auckland. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys running a retail store as if it were their own, with responsibility for business performance, team development, and delivering a strong customer experience. The position sits within a large retail brand known for comfort-focused, fashion-forward footwear and a fast-moving, energetic store environment.

The role works closely with the wider retail leadership team and is expected to help grow the Skechers brand across Australia and New Zealand. It suits a leader who can balance commercial outcomes with coaching, operational discipline, and a positive in-store culture.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Ongoing in-store learning and coaching aligned to your career goals
• Clear progression opportunities toward senior leadership roles
• Performance-linked incentives that recognise strong results and leadership
• Tuesday to Saturday roster with two consecutive days off each week
• 40% staff discount across Accent Group brands, including Skechers, Platypus, Hype DC, HOKA, Dr. Martens, Nude Lucy, and more

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of overall store performance, including sales, add-on selling, units per transaction, and customer experience
• Lead from the floor by actively engaging with customers and supporting sales conversion
• Build product knowledge across the brand and help customers understand the value of the range
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular hands-on guidance and on-floor leadership
• Create a fun, energetic, and high-performing team culture
• Oversee day-to-day store activities and allocate tasks based on business needs
• Provide weekly feedback on results, wins, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain strong standards in visual merchandising, wage management, shrink control, and stock accuracy
• Ensure store practices follow people-safety policies and procedures
• Manage and support a diverse team across all aspects of store operations

What we're looking for

• Background as a Store Manager or a senior retail leader such as an Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor
• Proven success in improving sales outcomes and team performance
• Confidence to work independently and make sound store decisions
• A growth-oriented mindset and interest in progressing into flagship or senior leadership positions
• Strong coaching ability and a genuine interest in developing others
• Solid operational capability in visual merchandising, stock management, and store presentation

Additional information

Accent Group Limited is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical or mental ability. The company aims to provide equal employment opportunities so people from all backgrounds can be themselves at work. It also recognises and pays respect to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori peoples.

How to apply

If you are ready to step into a leadership role and help drive a busy retail store, you are encouraged to submit an application and begin your journey with Skechers.