Platypus - Managers - Canberra Expression of Interest

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 the largest footwear group with over 850+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including; Glue Store, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, & Nude Lucy!

We are seeking passionate and experienced retail managers for our  Platypus  store in  Canberra. If you have a strong background in retail operations, team leadership, and customer service, we want to hear from you!

This role will see you lead, inspire and coach a team of passionate casuals including the support from your Assistant Store Manager. Driving Sales and KPIs, customer engagement and team member coaching and development. This opportunity will see you work collaboratively with your Area Manager to identify areas of opportunity for your store and team in a high-profile space.

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 optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores
• Closely monitor store sales to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
• Effectively manage the wage costs in store, adhering to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
• Coach and mentor your team to maintain high team morale and encourage their individual development by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
• Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

Benefits & Culture :

To be successful in this role, you will have :

A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude

A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed

A proven track record in driving sales and meeting KPI’s and targets

Operational excellence and experience with stock control and visual merchandising

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