Assistant Manager

Untouched World is a New Zealand lifestyle brand based on an ethos of environmental and social sustainability, enduring quality and inspired design. It remains the first and only lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability and became B-corp certified in 2021.

A new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Store Manager to join our amazing Flagship store in Burnside Christchurch. This is your chance to support and mentor a close-knit team, while representing a leading brand in the sustainable fashion sector. This role is in our Head Office and gives exposure to the full product development cycle.

• Beautifully refurbished store
• Coveted brand by all sustainable fashion lovers
• Career growth opportunities for a superstar candidate

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the store and sales team, assisting in leading your team to sales success and taking the reins in the Store Managers absence. This role will be roughly 24.5 hours per week, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 4:15pm, Fridays 10am – 4:30pm, Saturdays 9am – 4:30pm.

This will include:

• Working collaboratively alongside the Store manager to drive sales success and foster a positive work environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service by forming genuine connections with repeat customers, offering a high-end styling service and comprehensive product knowledge.
  Assist with all stock management, administrative duties, and any staffing management support required
• Drive in store operational excellence with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
  Maintain a high level of visual merchandising and housekeeping standards in-store.

The ideal candidate will;

Have a genuine enthusiasm for luxury fashion and sustainability - Sustainability is at the very core of who we are and we want you to be as passionate about it as we are.
Be a motivated team player with a positive outlook and a drive to achieve team sales targets.
Have previous management experience in a retail / customer service environment - This is essential.

Benefits include;

• Competitive remuneration
• Staff uniform provided seasonally
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to staff well-being programs (EAP & annual free flu vaccinations)