Job description
Work for a global leader in travel retail
Full-time permanent position
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Staff discount across the Pacific network
Paid volunteer and well-being leave
We are looking for an individual with solid management experience gained in a fast-paced hospitality/retail environment to join as an Assistant Store Manager for our News Travels store at Sunshine Coast Airport!
Your role as Assistant Store Manager is to provide friendly and efficient service to our customers by delivering a high-quality product and a memorable experience before they jet off on their trip. Responsible for the management of the store and team in the absence of the Store Manager, this is a hands-on role that will require you to work alongside all team members to achieve high service outcomes and build a positive team environment. To operate at the optimum level, you will have at least 2 years of experience in leading a team in a retail environment is required.
We are looking for a leader who will:
Demonstrate solid retail/ hospitality operational experience and people management skills
Be a strong communicator and team motivator with professional presentation standards
Team focused and results driven with an entrepreneurial business approach
Provide effective training to staff in the areas of customer service, product knowledge, inventory control, and merchandising
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong computer literacy including MS Office suite
Champion maturity, initiative, and a sense of urgency
As we operate in a dynamic airport location our stores operate 7 days a week to meet our customers' needs. With this in mind, you would be expected to be reasonably flexible with your availability to work outside of normal business hours if required.
Who we are:
Lagardere AWPL is the Pacific region's largest and most experienced Travel Retail operator. Located in Australia, New Zealand and Noumea we have 180 store locations and 40 unique concepts across four Business Lines: Travel Essentials, Specialty, Duty Free & Luxury and Food Service. Two is better than one, and together, the people of Lagardere AWPL work hard to deliver on our promises to our customers, our partners, our teams & ourselves. We are guided by our values of Excellence, Adventure & Respect, which help us make decisions, challenge ourselves and create magical moments for everyone, every day.
This is a great opportunity to make your mark within our unique and exciting business! Want to be part of the journey, then Apply Today!