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Posted 30 July, 2026

Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Five Mile

Kathmandu
Queenstown, OTA, NZ Full Time
Reference: 1de69d9a23280c56

Job Description

Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Five Mile Join Our Team at Kathmandu - Full Time Store Manager Wanted! Location: Five Mile Brand: Kathmandu Do you love the outdoors? Looking for a full time role where you can work with people who share your passion for adventure? Our Five Mile team want enthusiastic, customer-focused team members to join us! Why You’ll Love Working With Us At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life - not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits: We are B Corp certified - sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back. Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family. Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more. Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment. A Little Bit About the Role… As a Full Time Store Manager at Five Mile , you’ll be the heartbeat of the store - leading your team, shaping culture, and driving performance. You will: Lead with vision - setting the tone for the entire store and inspiring your team to live Kathmandu’s purpose around adventure and sustainability . Drive strategic commercial performance - planning for long-term growth, analysing KPIs, forecasting, and using local insights to maximise results. Develop people at every level - coaching your ASM and 3ICs, building capability, and creating a strong succession pipeline. Champion operational excellence - ensuring compliance, safety, stock integrity, and brand standards are consistently met. Build community connections - representing Kathmandu locally, forming partnerships, and championing sustainability initiatives that strengthen our reputation. Every day is an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow a high‑performing team, and help customers gear up for their next adventure. What We’re Looking For… You’ll thrive in this role if you: Bring strategic leadership - setting direction, motivating your team, and aligning everyone with Kathmandu’s goals. Have advanced commercial acumen - confidently analysing KPIs, identifying opportunities, and making decisions that lift performance. Excel at people development - coaching leaders, building capability, and creating a team that can run the store even when you’re not there. Hold strong operational governance - ensuring compliance, safety, and brand standards are consistently met. Lead with community and brand pride - building local partnerships and championing sustainability to strengthen customer loyalty. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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