Area Manager - Skechers & Dr. Martens Auckland

About Accent Group and the Role

Be part of one of the most extensive retail organizations across Australia and New Zealand, Accent Group, which manages over 850 stores and represents 34 distinguished brands—including Skechers, Dr. Martens, HOKA, and others. With a presence spanning 30+ online platforms, Accent Group is more than a footwear retailer; it is an innovator in retail development, career advancement, and employee empowerment.

This role involves overseeing an extensive portfolio of Skechers and Dr. Martens stores throughout Auckland and the North Island. The Area Manager will be responsible for driving financial performance, nurturing talented teams, and delivering superior shopping experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple stores for both Skechers and Dr. Martens brands, acting as a strategic business owner for the region.
• Collaborate closely with Store Managers to optimize sales, develop employee potential, and guarantee operational best practices.
• Drive regional sales and key performance indicators by analyzing trading patterns, identifying growth opportunities, and applying effective strategies.
• Support Store Managers in achieving consistent store results through direct leadership methods.
• Coach and mentor Store Managers to establish dynamic, accountable, and high-achieving teams.
• Create and maintain an energetic, enjoyable, and results-oriented culture in the designated area.
• Lead talent development and succession planning to prepare future retail leaders.
• Oversee daily store operations, including wage budgets, staff scheduling, productivity, visual merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, shrinkage control, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience as an Area Manager or similar multi-store leadership role within a fast-moving retail setting.
• Proven success in driving sales and achieving KPIs across several stores simultaneously.
• Strong autonomous decision-making skills with a commercial mindset focused on regional business results.
• Ambition to advance into senior leadership roles, demonstrating a growth-oriented attitude.
• Passionate about people leadership, energizing teams through coaching, development, and motivation.
• Expertise in retail operations, including visual merchandising, stock management, and workforce cost control.

Why Join Accent Group?

• Opportunity for career advancement within senior retail leadership roles.
• Continuous leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.
• Competitive remuneration featuring salary, car allowance, and performance-linked bonuses.
• Generous 40% team discounts across Accent Group’s extensive brand portfolio.
• Supportive, collaborative culture emphasizing individual contributions and team success.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

Accent Group prioritizes an inclusive work environment encouraging diversity across all dimensions, including age, gender, identity, ethnicity, and ability. The company honours the Traditional Owners of the land and respects Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Māori communities.