Area Manager - Skechers South Island

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Skechers South Island is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of Skechers stores across the region including Christchurch. You’ll drive performance, coach Store Managers, and ensure stock, wage, visual merchandising, and safety controls while meeting sales and KPI targets. The right candidate brings multi-site retail leadership, a Make it Happen mindset, and a track record of building high performing teams. In return you’ll gain comprehensive training, a 40% staff discount across Accent Group brands, a generous bonus structure, a car allowance, and a supportive, fast paced culture. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight regional P&L ownership, recruitment and coaching, quantify sales impact, show Skechers brand alignment, and be ready to discuss rostering and compliance.

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Welcome to Skechers Australia, where we're not just selling shoes; we're shaping lifestyles! Skechers is a global leader in the footwear industry, known for our innovative designs, superior comfort, and a commitment to providing the ultimate walking experience. As a brand that transcends boundaries and trends, Skechers has become synonymous with fashion-forward and comfortable footwear.


Join Skechers! We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Area Manager to lead a portfolio of Skechers stores across the South Island!
You’ll be hands-on, driving store performance, coaching Store Managers, and making a real impact across multiple locations. If you’re a strategic retail leader ready to take your career to the next level, get in touch!

Why Work With Us?
• Grow Your Career: Comprehensive training and development to support your career growth.
• Team Discounts: Enjoy a generous 40% off all Accent Group brands including Skechers, Platypus, Hype DC, HOKA, Nude Lucy, and more.
• Celebrate Success: Lucrative bonus and incentive structure rewarding your success
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a passionate, energetic team in a fun, fast-paced retail environment.
• Competitive base salary: Plus car allowance and tools of trade

Your Role
• Ensure efficient operation of Skechers stores across your region to deliver strong results in sales, KPIs, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock management, wage control, and shrinkage
• Motivate and develop Store Managers to achieve and exceed their KPIs and sales targets
• Monitor sales performance closely, recognising outstanding results and identifying areas for improvement
• Manage wage costs across your region, adhering to budget and rostering guidelines
• Coach and mentor Store Managers to maintain high team morale and promote their professional development through training and succession planning
• Train Store Managers in recruitment, selection, and conducting regular performance reviews to build strong teams
• Ensure stores comply with relevant health and safety legislation, promoting a safe working environment

About You
You’re a motivated, strategic retail leader with strong operational skills.
You’ll bring:
• Proven experience as an Area Manager, Cluster Manager, or Multi-Site Manager in a fast-paced retail environment
• A ‘Make it Happen’ mindset with strong leadership capabilities
• Passion for inspiring and developing high-performing teams
• A track record of driving sales and achieving KPIs
• Expertise in stock control, visual merchandising, and wage management
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

About Us
At Skechers, we’re not just a global footwear brand we’re a community built on innovation, comfort, and style. Our stores bring this to life by delivering great customer experiences and building a fun, energetic team culture. As part of the Accent Group, one of the biggest footwear retailers in Australia and New Zealand, you’ll be joining a business with plenty of real opportunities.

How to Apply
Ready to take your next step in leadership? Apply now and start your journey with Skechers. Walk your own path, we’ll support you every step of the way.
APPLY NOW! Join Skechers as an Area Manager - manage the region, support the team, and keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced retail environment.


At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.