Assistant Store Manager

About Early Settler

Early Settler offers stylish, modern furniture and beautiful homewares designed to create homes that people truly enjoy living in. Our range combines comfort and beauty, catering to diverse tastes and lifestyles.

Why Work With Us?

• Enjoy generous team discounts on our exquisite products
• Access holistic wellbeing programs to support your overall health
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A fun, supportive, and collaborative work environment

Role Overview

We’re seeking a passionate and energetic Assistant Store Manager to join our Nelson location on a Sunday to Thursday, 40 hour weekly roster. This leadership role is vital in aiding our Store Manager to enhance store performance by fostering a culture centered on customers and uplifting the team's capabilities, all aligned with Early Settler’s core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Store Manager to boost sales and meet targets through effective merchandise selling
• Assist customers in realizing their home visions by offering styling solutions, upselling, and cross-selling based on needs
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the retail sales team to meet sales goals and deliver outstanding customer experiences
• Manage daily store operations including staff rostering, monitoring financial performance, handling administrative tasks, and supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies that optimize both sales and customer service to elevate store results

Candidate Profile and Experience

• Possess 2 to 3+ years of retail sales experience with a track record of achieving set targets
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a results-oriented approach to translate strategies into achievements
• Capable of coaching and inspiring teams to provide exceptional customer service
• Resourceful with a proactive mindset, adept at problem-solving and delivering solutions
• Able to efficiently balance customer engagement, team leadership, and administrative duties
• An interest in home styling, furniture, or creating welcoming interiors is advantageous
• Embody Early Settler’s values: adding value, being distinctive, personalizing service, showing expertise, and maintaining authenticity
• Capable of performing regular manual handling including lifting and moving items of various sizes safely
• Must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa permitting work in New Zealand

Additional Information

We truly appreciate the time and effort applicants devote during the application process. Due to a high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.