Assistant Manager

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operations and leadership of our Under Armour Factory House in Tawa. Reporting to the Store Manager, this role will lead the performance, culture, and success of this high-performing store.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is well-versed in retail management and ready to showcase their talents in operational excellence and people leadership.

You'll be from a retail background and be ready for the next step. You'll take an Own It approach to all that you do and have a solutions-oriented mindset. You know how to establish a fantastic culture through a people-first leadership style, fostering growth among our teammates and ultimately driving commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve store budgets through a best-in-class customer service experience.

• Understand active selling and how to coach your team to increase conversion results.

• Ensure wage budgets are adhered to, and scheduling is efficient & effective (right people, right place, right time).

• Provide clear direction and support to your team to maximise opportunities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Driving a culture of excellence through best-in-class customer service and fostering a culture of product tech experts who proudly deliver a working knowledge of the fit, fabric, function & details of the products we offer.

• Develop a connected, people-first culture where each teammate knows the role they play and how impactful their contribution is to your store's success.

• You impart your knowledge and will develop your team to uplift the capabilities and skills across everyone.

• Collaborate with the Store Manager to ensure succession planning, recruitment, and team development are in the forefront of your mind.

About You:

• Proven success in Retail Management. You are an experienced Assistant Manager who's searching for the next step, or you're a skilled leader who is looking for a fresh, fast-paced change.

• You’ll have a passion for people; ensuring an amazing experience for both team members and customers is always achieved.

• You’ll naturally take an OWN IT approach to your role and drive a solution-oriented way of working.

• Experience in leading employee relations and taking a people-first approach to all you do.

• You'll be well-versed in setting clear expectations and holding discussions with the team when developing or re-shaping the performance culture.

• You know how to motivate a team, grow sales & performance results.

• Experience working within apparel and/or footwear industry is preferred.

• You’ll love our brands, you’ll be a people champion, and you will know what it takes to drive performance and achieve success.

What’s In It for You:

Base salary and bonus component

Epic staff discounts across our brands

This is a rare opportunity, and it will put you on a growth path in your career

Join an amazing company that truly supports its people

Added 19 March 2026