Job Description

Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Waurn Ponds n

Join Our Team at Kathmandu — Full Time Store Manager Wanted!

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Location: Waurn Ponds
n Brand: Kathmandu

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Do you love the outdoors? Looking for a full time role where you can work with people who share your passion for adventure?

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n Our Waurn Ponds team want enthusiastic, customer‑focused team members to join us!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us n

At Kathmandu, we believe your job should enrich your life — not just fill your time. When you join our team, you get access to a range of genuinely valuable benefits:

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A brand with purpose

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- We are B Corp certified — sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do. Work for a business that prioritises protecting the planet and giving back.
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- Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl. Access to additional perks across our wider brand family.
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Grow with us

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- Meaningful career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.
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A culture built on teamwork and adventure

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- Work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors. Be part of a supportive, fun and inclusive team environment.
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A Little Bit About the Role… n

As a Full Time Store Manager at Waurn Ponds , you’ll be the heartbeat of the store — leading your team, shaping culture, and driving performance. You will:

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- Lead with vision - setting the tone for the entire store and inspiring your team to live Kathmandu’s purpose around adventure and sustainability.
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- Drive strategic commercial performance - planning for long‑term growth, analysing KPIs, forecasting, and using local insights to maximise results.
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- Develop people at every level - coaching your ASM and 3ICs, building capability, and creating a strong succession pipeline.
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- Champion operational excellence - ensuring compliance, safety, stock integrity, and brand standards are consistently met.
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- Build community connections - representing Kathmandu locally, forming partnerships, and championing sustainability initiatives that strengthen our reputation.
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Every day is an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow a high‑performing team, and help customers gear up for their next adventure.

What We’re Looking For… n

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

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- Bring strategic leadership - setting direction, engaging your team, and aligning everyone with Kathmandu’s goals.
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- Have advanced commercial acumen - confidently analysing KPIs, identifying opportunities, and making decisions that lift performance.
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- Excel at people development - coaching leaders, building capability, and creating a team that can run the store even when you’re not there.
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- Hold strong operational governance - ensuring compliance, safety, and brand standards are consistently met.
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- Lead with community and brand pride - building local partnerships and championing sustainability to strengthen customer loyalty.
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📌 Kathmandu Full Time Store Manager: Waurn Ponds (Colac)
🏢 Kathmandu
📍 Colac