Apparel 2IC - The Warehouse, Queenstown

Location: Queenstown Permanent full-time – minimum guaranteed hours: 40 Hours; rostered hours (may include weekends) Hourly rate: $27.53/hr About the Company At The Warehouse Group, we take pride in managing some of New Zealand's most well-known retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. Our commitment to delivering relevant and exciting customer experiences is at the heart of what we do, and we continually strive to enhance our initiatives related to public good and sustainability. About the Role Are you passionate about fashion and apparel? Do you possess a keen attention to detail and the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing retail team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Trading Manager, or an Apparel Manager if one is present, to lead and coach your team toward success. Your creative eye for visual merchandising and planograms will play a crucial role in creating an appealing and engaging shopping experience for our customers. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Supporting and reporting to the Trading Manager. - Applying visual merchandising techniques and delivering associated guidelines. - Ensuring adherence to the Apparel Merchandising Principles in all areas. - Assisting the Trading Manager in achieving Guide labour percentages while maintaining roster coverage across all hours of trade, seven days a week. - Supporting the Trading Manager in meeting sales targets through effective merchandising and availability processes. - Conducting weekly reviews of sales and gross profit performance through effective plan-act-review cycles. - Fostering a sales culture in your area through effective review and coaching. - Delivering consistent Stockroom Ways of Working, including ensuring accurate picking of click and collect orders within designated timelines. - Taking ownership of your own development. Additionally, you will serve as a valuable resource for our customers, offering guidance and support for all their apparel needs. If you are ready to join a dynamic team and showcase your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply today. About You To be considered for this role, you should meet the following minimum requirements: - At least one year of retail or customer service experience. - Strong leadership qualities. - A passion for delivering excellent customer service. - Exceptional communication skills. - Ability to lead and motivate people. - Adaptability to change. - Competence in executing company guidelines. Benefits We genuinely believe that you can start here and go anywhere within our organization. Our offerings include: - Here for Good Leave: Spend a day volunteering in your community. - Team Card: Enjoy significant savings at our brands. - Plus many more benefits to explore once you join us! We look forward to your application and the possibility of you becoming part of our team.