NEW STORE OPENING – DECEMBER Lead the opening of our brand-new Hush Puppies store at Westfield Carindale!

ABOUT HUSH PUPPIES Founded in 1958,

Hush Puppies

is an iconic global footwear brand that has been loved by Aussies since the ’60s. Known for modern, casual style and an easy-going attitude, Hush Puppies is all about helping people look good and feel good every day.

Our mission is simple: to design shoes that blend technology, style and comfort to create a new kind of everyday footwear.

Now, we’re bringing the Hush Puppies experience to

Carindale , and we’re looking for an experienced retail leader to join us as

Store Manager

and play a key role in launching our exciting new store.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL As

Store Manager – Hush Puppies Carindale , you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead our brand-new store from opening day and establish a high-performing team and exceptional customer experience from the ground up.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the store, drive sales and KPI performance, and create an environment where customers love to shop and team members love to work.

From preparing for opening day through to building a loyal customer base, you’ll be hands‑on across

team leadership, sales, customer experience, visual merchandising and store operations .

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate retail leader who loves footwear, enjoys building teams and thrives on creating successful stores.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing team to achieve sales targets and KPIs

Take ownership of the

new store opening , helping establish strong processes, standards and culture from day one

Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable in-store experiences

Build and maintain a strong customer-focused sales culture

Drive store performance through effective sales strategies and commercial decision-making

Recruit,



onboard, train and develop your team, creating opportunities for growth and succession

Manage all aspects of store operations, including rosters, stock control, loss prevention and visual merchandising

Maintain Hush Puppies’ brand, presentation and VM standards

Analyse store performance and use commercial insights to maximise sales opportunities

Create a positive, inclusive and engaging team environment

ABOUT YOU We’re looking for a confident and hands‑on retail leader who is excited by the opportunity to

open and grow a brand‑new store .

You’ll ideally have:

Proven experience as a

Store Manager or Assistant Manager

in a retail environment

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team

A customer-first mindset and genuine passion for delivering outstanding service

A robust understanding of sales, KPIs and commercial performance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

A proactive, energetic and hands‑on approach

A passion for footwear, fashion and creating great customer experiences

The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment and lead from the front

Experience with new store openings is highly regarded, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is ready to make this store their own.

WHY JOIN US? We believe great people deserve great perks.

Generous discounts

– Up to 50% off top brands including Review, Superdry, Black Pepper and Elka Collective





Wardrobe Allowance

– A generous quarterly wardrobe allowance to encourage you to wear our brands to work

Training & Development

– Ongoing opportunities to build your skills and grow your retail career

In-store incentives

– Be rewarded for achieving great results

Well‑being matters

– Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program

And more…

– Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO OPEN SOMETHING SPECIAL? This is more than a Store Manager opportunity — it’s your chance to

help launch a brand‑new Hush Puppies store at Carindale and build a team, culture and customer experience from the ground up.

If you’re an experienced retail leader who loves people, footwear and achieving results, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Hush Puppies Carindale and help us make every step look as good as it feels.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear and sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network.

Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands.

We bring brands to life!

At Brand Collective, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms and hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and our company culture, apply today and bring brands to life!

Please note:

At this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees.

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📌 Store Manager - Hush Puppies Carindale - NEW STORE OPENING (Brisbane)
🏢 Brand Collective
📍 Brisbane