Platypus Assistant Store Manager - Palmerston North

Platypus Assistant Store Manager - Palmerston North

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Posted Sunday 14 September 2025 at 2 : 00 pm

Since 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 a 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, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct & Nude Lucy!

About the Role

As the Assistant Manager at Platypus Shoes

Palmerston North,

you\'ll work side-by-side with the Store Manager to support a team of passionate casual team members.

Your focus will be on driving sales and KPIs, coaching the team, and delivering next-level customer service.

You\'ll play a key role in creating an energetic store culture, while developing your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-impact retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Store Manager in driving store performance by achieving sales targets, KPIs, and maintaining visual merchandising standards

Motivate and inspire the team to deliver outstanding results in sales and customer experience

Monitor and analyse store sales performance daily, weekly, and monthly – celebrate wins and identify opportunities for growth

Manage rosters and wage spend in line with company targets and operational efficiency

Coach and mentor team members, driving high morale, ongoing training, and succession planning

Oversee stock levels, store presentation, shrinkage control, and operational excellence

Ensure compliance with all OH&S policies and relevant state and national legislation

Skills and Experience

Previous experience as a senior casual, key holder, 3IC, or supervisor in a high-volume retail environment

Proven ability to lead a team and deliver strong results in sales and KPIs

A proactive, hands-on leader with a \"Make it Happen\" mindset

Strong communication skills and a passion for coaching others

Operational know-how across stock management and visual merchandising

A genuine enthusiasm for customer experience and working with premium product

Work-Life Balance : Sunday to Thursday roster – enjoy two consecutive days off

Career Growth : Extensive training and development programs to support your growth

Employee Perks : Access to our exclusive 'Employee Benefits' program – includes discounted gym memberships and health insurance.

Team Discounts : 40% off across all Accent Group brands including Platypus, Vans, Hype DC, Skechers, and more.

Supportive Culture : Be part of a vibrant, fun, and inclusive team culture with regular events, leadership conferences, and more.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability.

We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

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