As the Assistant Manager at Platypus Shoes Bendigo , you'll work side-by-side with the Store Manager to support a team of passionate casual team members. Your focus will be on driving sales and KPIs, coaching the team, and delivering next-level customer service. You'll play a key role in creating an energetic store culture, while developing your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-impact retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Store Manager in driving store performance by achieving sales targets, KPIs, and maintaining visual merchandising standards
- Motivate and inspire the team to deliver outstanding results in sales and customer experience
- Monitor and analyse store sales performance daily, weekly, and monthly – celebrate wins and identify opportunities for growth
- Manage rosters and wage spend in line with company targets and operational efficiency
- Coach and mentor team members, driving high morale, ongoing training, and succession planning
- Oversee stock levels, store presentation, shrinkage control, and operational excellence
- Ensure compliance with all OH&S; policies and relevant state and national legislation

Skills and Experience

- Previous experience as a senior casual, key holder, 3IC, or supervisor in a high-volume retail environment
- Proven ability to lead a team and deliver strong results in sales and KPIs
- A proactive, hands-on leader with a u2018Make it Happenu2019 mindset
- Strong communication skills and a passion for coaching others




- Operational know-how across stock management and visual merchandising
- A genuine enthusiasm for customer experience and working with premium product

- Work-Life Balance:
- Sunday to Thursday roster – enjoy two consecutive days off

- Career Growth:
- Extensive training and development programs to support your growth

- Employee Perks:
- Access to our exclusive u2018Employee Benefitsu2019 program – includes discounted gym memberships and health insurance.

- Team Discounts:
- 40% off across all Accent Group brands including Platypus, Vans, Hype DC, Skechers, and more.

- Supportive Culture:
- Be part of a vibrant, fun, and inclusive team culture with regular events, leadership conferences, and more.

About Us

At Platypus Shoes , weu2019ve been helping customers find their perfect kicks since 1998. But it's never just been about the shoes – it's about what you do in them. We celebrate individuality, self-expression, and living life out loud. Whether itu2019s staying out late, waking up early, or just dancing like nobodyu2019s watching – weu2019re here for it.

Weu2019re part of Accent Group , the largest footwear retailer in Australia and Current Zealand with over 850+ stores and 34 brands including Skechers, Vans, Dr. Martens, The Athlete’s Foot, Hype DC, and more. Weu2019re proud of our inclusive and diverse workplace, where everyone is welcome and empowered to be their true self.

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📌 Retail Assistant Manager (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Platypus Shoes
📍 Greater Bendigo City