Senior Retail Leadership Roles at Mitre 10 in Auckland

Opportunity Overview

We invite experienced retail leaders to explore leadership roles across multiple Mitre 10 stores in Auckland. These positions fit individuals with proven expertise managing complex retail operations and teams.

Who Should Apply

• Professionals holding roles such as Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, or Operations Manager, or those supervising large teams or departments within retail sectors.
• Leaders comfortable with delivering visible hands-on leadership, strong commercial insight, accountability, and consistent results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead various departments in large-format retail settings.
• Drive sales growth, service excellence, and high operational standards.
• Manage labour, productivity, and overall team performance.
• Utilize sales and trading data to guide decision-making.
• Develop leadership skills within teams and build workforce capability.
• Steer operations during peak trading and high-volume periods.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience managing extensive, layered teams through supervisors or department heads.
• Strong understanding of commercial factors including sales, margins, and labour management.
• Possess a hands-on leadership style with a consistent presence on the sales floor.
• Background in big-box, hardware, grocery, department stores, trade environments or similar high-volume retail sectors.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Engagement with some of New Zealand’s largest and most successful Mitre 10 groups.
• Access to experienced senior leadership and well-established store frameworks.
• Potential career advancement within the broader Riviera group.
• Exclusive staff purchase discounts at select Mitre 10 locations and affiliated Columbus Coffee cafés.
• Various retail and lifestyle savings.

Additional Information

Mitre 10 is a respected home improvement and trade retailer with a strong community and national presence since 1974. Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd operates multiple flagship Mitre 10 MEGA outlets across Auckland in locations such as Albany, New Lynn, Silverdale, and Warkworth, along with other businesses including Columbus Coffee cafés, a Distribution Centre, and a Frame & Truss Manufacturing Plant.

The retail environment is large-scale and multifaceted, featuring high customer volumes and diverse product categories. Senior leaders are expected to blend detailed operational focus with strategic outlooks to balance customer satisfaction, staff management, and business outcomes daily.

Immigration Support

As an Accredited Employer, we may consider providing immigration assistance for qualified candidates based on role requirements and personal circumstances.

Recruitment Process

If you are an accomplished senior retail leader interested in exploring these roles, please submit your application. Candidates whose experience aligns with available positions will be contacted for further discussion.