Wellington Management Opportunities

Posted Thursday 14 August 2025 at 2 : 00 pmSince 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 part of the Accent Group, which is Australia and New Zealand's largest footwear group with over 900 stores, 34 brands, and 30+ online platforms including Glue Store, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct, and Nude Lucy.We are seeking passionate and experienced retail managers for our Platypus locations in Wellington.

If you have a strong background in retail operations, team leadership, and customer service, we want to hear from you!

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 results in KPI's & added value targets across stores.Closely monitor store sales to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets—acknowledge outstanding results and identify areas for improvement.Manage wage costs effectively, adhering to weekly wage targets and rostering standards.Coach and mentor your team to maintain high morale and support their development through training and succession planning.Ensure compliance with OH&S legislation and effective management of safety procedures.Benefits & Culture : 40% off Accent Group brands including Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans, and more.Tuesday to Saturday roster with two consecutive days off for work-life balance.Access to employee benefits such as discounted gym memberships and health insurance.Work with premium products alongside passionate sneaker enthusiasts.Training and development opportunities to grow your career.Opportunity to join the Future Leaders program with leadership training, global conferences, awards, and more.To be successful in this role, you will have : Experience as a manager, key holder, supervisor, or 3IC.A motivated and proactive attitude to make things happen.A passion for leading and inspiring teams.Strategic thinking skills to identify opportunities and drive sales and KPIs.Operational expertise in stock control and visual merchandising.Experience managing rosters and controlling wages.At Accent Group Limited, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical or mental abilities.

We promote an environment where everyone can be themselves.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Maori peoples.

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