Summary: Seeking a senior, community-centric leader to inspire a large retail team and co-create a vision with entrepreneurial owners, emphasizing initiative, empathy, and creative problem-solving. Highlights: 1. Culture & values led ownership team – truly be part of something meaningful 2. Clear career path into GM role 3. Lead one of Northland's most loved retail brands * Culture & values led ownership team - truly be part of something meaningful * $100k-$125k base depending on experience + benefits * Clear career path into GM role, Whangarei based We're searching for a senior, down-to-earth leader to step into a pivotal Store Manager role for a well-loved, community-centric large-format retail business in Whangarei, Northland. This is more than a job, it's a long-term opportunity to co-create a vision with inspiring, entrepreneurial owners who are committed to growing something truly special! The opportunity: * Lead and inspire a team of 90+ retail staff across departments including trade, inventory, and front-of-house * Work within and help evolve a structure currently made up of a large management/supervisory team * No micromanagement here - they're after someone with initiative, empathy, intelligence, and creative problem-solving * Ideal for someone who acts without needing direction, brings kindness and capability, and operates with zero ego What's on Offer * Fantastic salary of $100k-$125k depending on experience * Long-term opportunity to step into a GM-level position * A highly culture & values-driven, progressive ownership team * Chance to lead one of Northland's most loved retail brands What We're Looking For * A warm, human approach to leadership - you bring people with you on the journey and lead from the front * A values-aligned, genuine nature. You're part of the team, not above it * Proven experience managing large teams in big-box or large-format retail * Strong understanding of retail operations, rostering, and process excellence * Commercial acumen and data-driven mindset, strong experience working with sales data and trends If you're ready to make your mark, help shape a thriving business, and be part of something meaningful in your community, apply now! Please note: All applicants must CURRENTLY reside in New Zealand and have full New Zealand working rights to be considered
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
