Assistant Store Manager - Hornby Factory Outlet, Christchurch

We are seeking a passionate Assistant Store Manager to join our Hornby Factory Outlet in Christchurch on a FULL-TIME basis!

If you're an efficient, pro-active leader with a connection to sport and you'd love to work for a global brand - then we are looking for you! As one of the leading sports brands globally, adidas has been built on a vision that our passion for sport makes the world a better place. We lead through innovation – in our product’s performance technologies, our originals fashion, and our commitment to developing and growing the company’s most important asset: our people. We're looking for an experienced retail leader who will maintain high standards of themselves and their staff. The Assistant Store Manager will be expected to lead from the front, and inspire success in all areas of people management and store management. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Store Manager in:

• Managing, motivating, and leading the team to achieve KPIs, sales targets, and an exceptional customer experience.
• Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success.
• Effectively managing all retail operations within a Factory Outlet environment.
• Be a role model and lead your team for customer service and meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations.
• Guide and train all team members within your assigned area on brand product knowledge and customer service.
• Coordinate team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards.
• Coordinate team members to ensure most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock-to-floor process.
• Share best practices to drive the overall store team performance.

Requirements: To be successful in your application, you will have a solid retail sales background with a proven track record of success in a similar retail leadership or supervisory position, consistently leading a team to achieve budgeted sales. You will be motivated, energetic, passionate about achievement, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the following will be highly regarded:

• Retail leadership experience in men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwear

What’s on offer?

A competitive annual salary, retail bonus scheme, and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate

_ If you're interested in a career opportunity like this, you have a passion for sport and you thrive in a team environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

How do I apply?

• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
• You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements.
• Applications will only be accepted through the steps above
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.