IN SHORT

As On's Store Leader in Armadale, you will shape how one of the fastest-growing global performance brands expands its footprint in Melbourne. This role is directly responsible for the store’s overall performance, commercial success, and delivering exceptional customer experiences every day. You will leverage your leadership, strategic mindset, and retail acumen to establish our brand-recent High Street destination as a thriving hub for movement.

By continuously embodying and communicating On’s values, you will cultivate an inclusive, high-performing team culture rooted in growth and respect. Beyond the store walls, you will drive brand recognition by connecting authentically with local partners, running groups, and influential community figures - weaving On into the fabric of the Armadale community.

MEET THE TEAM

At On, our retail spaces are designed to be gathering places for movement, connection, and inspiration. As part of our Direct-to Consumer (DTC) Retail team in Melbourne, you’ll lead a dedicated local team while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders across marketing, operations, and visual merchandising.

Together, we bridge the gap between innovation and everyday performance, creating unforgettable experiences for everyone who walks through our doors. It’s no easy feat, and it takes an authentic personal touch - we’re sharing our passion for movement with the world and bringing the feeling of ‘WOW’ to High Street, Armadale.

YOUR MISSION

- Manage schedules for all store associates, collaborate with our talent team on administrative processes (e.g; payroll, onboarding, career progressions, and recruiting)

- Act as the in-store troubleshooting expert for On’s store systems





- Oversee inventory management and processes, including minimizing annual inventory shrink

- Support piloting innovative digital solutions in retail environments by working closely with our retail tech and omnichannel team(s)

- Execute product strategy and work closely with our sales planning and trade marketing team(s) for assortment selection and visual merchandising

- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry and monitor what competitor brands are doing

- Develop and sustain local connections with ambassadors, fitness leaders, and external partners through the identification, selection, training, and facilitation of relationship-building efforts ensuring ongoing engagement and rapport

YOUR STORY

- 5+ years of experience in a retail setting; 3+ years in a management role at a customer-focused, operationally excellent retailer

- Background in the Running Industry (preferred but not required)

- Ability to confidently lead a team, oversee operations, sell product, and drive financial performance

- Inventory management experience

- Exceptional organisational skills and aptitude to proactively anticipate future store needs

- Entrepreneurial spirit who expects the unexpected

Physical Demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. It also includes stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs.

Working hours: This role will need to have the ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

**On is currently transitioning to a new recruitment system. Will be taking direct applications via Seek during the month of September.

📌 Store Lead (Armadale) (Melbourne)
🏢 On Oceania
📍 Melbourne