Vans Manawa Bay | Assistant Store Manager

Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand

Vans is a globally recognised brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1966. Our focus is on self‑expression and authenticity, built on the culture of skateboarding, music, art and street culture.

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Manawa Bay store who brings positive energy, leads by example, and loves building high‑performing teams. If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy helping both customers and your team find their confidence, this is your opportunity to grow your leadership career with one of the world’s most iconic brands.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving sales performance, developing your team, and bringing the Vans brand experience to life every day. This Sunday–Thursday roster offers consistency while giving you the opportunity to make a real impact in a high‑performing retail environment.

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• Support the Store Manager in delivering sales targets, KPIs, and operational excellence.
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• Lead from the front by creating memorable customer experiences that reflect the Vans brand.
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• Coach, motivate and develop team members to achieve individual and store success.
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• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly sales performance, celebrating wins and identifying opportunities.
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• Support visual merchandising standards that showcase our premium product and brand storytelling.
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• Oversee stock management, shrinkage control and store organisation.
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• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture built on collaboration, creativity and accountability.
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• Help identify and develop future leaders through ongoing coaching and succession planning.
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• Previous experience as a Senior Casual, Key Holder, 3IC, Supervisor or Assistant Store Manager within a high‑volume retail environment.
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• A confident people leader with a proven ability to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
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• Someone who leads with energy, initiative and a strong "Make It Happen" attitude.
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• Passionate about coaching, mentoring and developing others.
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• Customer‑focused with a genuine appreciation for premium product and brand experience.
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• Organised, adaptable and comfortable balancing operational excellence with team leadership.
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• Work‑life balance: Sunday–Thursday roster with two consecutive days off.
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• Career development: Ongoing leadership training and development to support your career growth.
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• 40% team member discount across Accent Group brands.
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• Supportive culture: Join a team that celebrates creativity, individuality and authentic self‑expression.
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• Employee benefits: Access to bonus opportunities, health insurance and exclusive employee benefits.
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If you’re ready to inspire your team, deliver incredible customer experiences, and represent one of the world’s most iconic action and lifestyle brands, we’d love to hear from you.

The right Assistant Store Manager will bring passion, authenticity and leadership to a fast‑moving retail environment while embracing the Vans "Off The Wall" spirit every day.

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.