Assistant Retail Store Manager

About the Role

Combine a smile with a giggle and you’ve got Smiggle! We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager with a love for all things colourful, fun and exciting. You’ll be supporting the Store Manager at our CANBERRA DFO store to lead your team and create a store experience that’s bursting with energy and imagination. It’s all about spreading the Smiggle magic and delivering exceptional service to customers, big and small!

This PART TIME Management role of 25-30 hours per week requires availability on Fridays and alternating Saturday/Sunday, and occasional public holidays.

What We Offer

• Structured 3-month training plan with Buddy Manager support.
• Ongoing career development opportunities within an international brand.
• Competitive pay with the opportunity for monthly incentives.
• 50% staff discount on Smiggle products.
• Flexible roster options for a healthy work/life balance.

A Day in the Life

• Assist in leading your team to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Create an exciting and positive environment for customers of all ages.
• Provide coaching and feedback to help your team grow and succeed.
• Assist with stock management, visual merchandising, and promotional changes.
• Support the Store Manager in ensuring the store is safe, well-organised, and running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service and having fun with the team.
• Ability to inspire and coach your team to reach their potential.
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and manage stock effectively.
• Visual merchandising experience is preferred but not essential

About Smiggle

Smiggle is all about making everyday items fun and exciting, with colourful and quirky products that delight kids and parents alike. From backpacks to lunch boxes, Smiggle is the home of unique school and leisure essentials. With stores around the world, including the UK, Singapore and New Zealand, Smiggle is growing fast, and we’re looking for energetic people to join us on this fun journey!

HOW TO APPLY

This exciting and challenging opportunity awaits for a driven individual to take the next step in their career with Smiggle – Come Join Us!

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Our team members and customers have the right to a safe working and shopping environment. 

Where you visit a store or meet with one of our teams for a job interview, please treat everyone with respect.  Verbal Aggression, Sexual Harassment and Physical Abuse will not be tolerated.