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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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 Recent 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, motivating 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