We are hiring a high-potential Assistant Store Manager (6 months Fixed- Term Contract) to join our first ever Smartwool Queenstown Store. This store leadership position partners with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and develop the retail store team. You get it and live it. You are the one the others seek guidance from and try to emulate to max out their personal sales. You know what makes our customers tick.
You will be one of those rare individuals who consistently smashes your targets and loves coaching and developing others to succeed. You will be helping us to inspire the world to not only trust in nature's ability to create magic, but to get outside and get amongst it. We are Icebreakers – we believe in the power of nature and our relationship to nature and each other.

What we can offer you:

Great Sales Incentive Plan:

Competitive salary

40 hours per week

The chance to work for the best ethical, sustainable, retailer on the planet selling amazing products. Be part of our story.

What you'll bring:

You are one of those rare individuals who loves smashing goals

You find inspiration through connecting with all different types of people, and helping them find the perfect products

Authentic love for being active in nature and inspiring others to do the same

You are a team player and enjoy supporting your colleagues to crush it on the sales floor

Who We Are

Smartwool creates Merino wool apparel designed for comfort, durability, and adventure. We’re committed to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and building a community that welcomes everyone. As part of VF Corporation, we offer comprehensive benefits and the chance to grow within a global family of outdoor and active brands.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at www.vfc.com.

What drives our team:

Your vibe attracts your tribe. At Smartwool, we believe our values set the standard. They create our vision and help us build a team of change-makers.

Openness: Honesty glues us together

Advocacy: We will always protect what we love

Action: The opportunity to grw will always inspire us

Inclusivity: the more we share, the bigger our impact

Fun- Loving: Fun is who we are. What we do. Its what we make.

Free To Be, our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about the outdoors and the planet?

If this opportunity feels like something you're passionate about, and it fits with your skills and experience, please click apply below to send us your CV.

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