Assistant Store Manager – Hawthorn & Melbourne CBD

Sole Motive is looking for Assistant Store Managers to join our Hawthorn and Melbourne CBD stores. This role is ideal for someone with retail leadership experience, a passion for running or fitness, and a genuine focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager with day to day store operations, team leadership, customer service, stock management, visual merchandising and local community initiatives.

This role is available as full-time or part time for the right person, with regular weekend availability required.

What You'll Do:
Lead from the shop floor and help set the standard for customer service
Support daily store operations, presentation and team performance
Assist with stock management, inventory processes and sales targets
Help with visual merchandising and in store campaign execution
Support rosters, onboarding, training and team development
Drive local community outreach, including run clubs, events, gyms and health professionals

About You:
Retail experience, ideally with some supervisory or leadership responsibility




A genuine interest in running, fitness and helping customers find the right gear
Confident working independently and taking initiative
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
Comfortable building relationships with customers, staff and the local community
Adaptable availability, including weekends

What We Offer:
A supportive team culture
Staff discounts on running gear and event entries
Opportunities to grow within a family owned running business
The chance to be part of Melbourne’s running community

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your retail experience, any leadership experience, your interest in running or fitness, and why you’d like to join Sole Motive.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):
Do you have experience in running, fitness or sports retail or a genuine interest in running?

Experience:
retail : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Store Manager Melbourne
🏢 Sole Motive
📍 Melbourne