Apparel Manager - The Warehouse, South Dunedin

Job description

Hours of work: Sunday - 7am - 4:30pm Monday - 11am - 8:30pm Tuesday - 5:45am - 3:15pm Wednesday - 7am - 4:30pm Thursday - 7am - 4:30pm As our Apparel Manager, you'll lead the Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories department, making sure customers can find what they want, when they want it. Reporting to the Store Manager, you'll: Lead, coach and develop your team, with a clear focus on building future leaders Apply visual merchandising guides to keep the department looking sharp and on-brand Keep stock well presented and available, including making sure the right sizes are on the shelf Review sales and profit performance weekly and adjust your approach to hit targets Build a sales-focused culture through regular coaching and feedback Keep the stockroom organised so your team can find and restock items quickly Make sure Click & Collect orders are picked accurately and on time Support a safe working environment and help maintain audit standards Pitch in with store opening and closing, and occasionally take charge of the whole store Some days you'll be setting up next season's range, other days you're coaching a team member, digging into sales numbers, or sorting a stock issue before the doors open. It's a role that keeps you on your toes. Note: You must have valid right to work in New Zealand at the time of applying. What You'll Bring Leadership experience, whether in retail or another team environment Drive, urgency and a genuine can-do attitude The ability to turn a plan into action and follow it through Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfort reviewing sales numbers and making decisions based on them A willingness to roll your sleeves up and support your team wherever needed Experience in fashion, footwear or visual merchandising is a bonus, but we're just as interested in your leadership ability and attitude At The Warehouse, we're all about making the good stuff affordable for everyone, while giving back to our communities and caring for the environment. In return, you'll receive: A competitive salary A discount card valid across The Warehouse Group brands A paid day off on your birthday Career development opportunities within one of New Zealand's largest retail groups If you're ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career, we'd love to hear from you. At The Warehouse, we've been helping Kiwis get more out of life since 1982. What started as New Zealand's first red shed has grown into one of the country's most recognisable retail brands, serving communities from Kaitaia to Invercargill. We're proud to be part of everyday Kiwi life, making the things people need and want more affordable, while supporting our communities and caring for the environment. If you're a people person who loves leading a team, backs yourself with numbers, and takes pride in a department that looks great and sells well, we'd love to hear from you.