Assistant Store Manager - Watergardens Factory Outlet, VIC

adidas is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for the Watergardens Factory Outlet in Taylors Lakes, VIC, on a full-time, onsite basis. The role is based in Melbourne, Australia, and targets someone who wants to lead a retail team in a busy outlet environment.

As a global sports brand, adidas combines performance innovations with a strong emphasis on people. They’re looking for an experienced retail leader who holds themselves to high standards and can inspire others to reach their best.

The role centers on guiding store operations and people management from the front, with a clear focus on delivering strong customer experiences and achieving store goals through effective leadership.

Leading from the front at Watergardens

You’ll support the Store Manager in guiding the team to hit KPIs, reach sales targets, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll review performance data and adjust tactics to drive results, while overseeing all retail operations within the Factory Outlet environment.

You’ll set the standard for service, coach team members on brand product knowledge and customer service, and ensure Visual Merchandising and in-store communications meet adidas standards while coordinating the stock-to-floor flow so inventory moves smoothly. You’ll also share best practices to lift the whole store’s performance.

What adidas is looking for in the next manager

Here’s what counts as must-haves.

• A solid track record in retail sales with a proven history of leading a team to meet or exceed budgeted sales
• A motivated, energetic leadership style with a demonstrated ability to drive targets and lift team performance
• Comfort working in a busy retail setting with a high tempo

Nice-to-haves that could help you fit in well include these:

• Experience leading retail teams in men’s or women’s apparel or sports footwear
• Experience coaching staff on product knowledge and customer service standards

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position comes with a competitive annual salary, a retail bonus scheme, and adidas employee benefits for the successful candidate.

The job is full-time and onsite at the Watergardens Factory Outlet in Taylors Lakes, VIC.

Advice for applicants

Highlight on your résumé how your leadership moved the team to achieve budgeted sales, and attach quantifiable results where you can show the impact you had.

In your cover letter, include concrete examples of how you trained team members on brand product knowledge and customer service to improve the in-store experience.

Come prepared with stories about improving inventory processing and the stock-to-floor flow, and how you kept Visual Merchandising standards consistent across shifts.

Be ready to discuss how you analyse performance data and adjust the plan to drive results, and end with a thoughtful question about which KPIs matter most at the Watergardens store.

How to apply

Click the Apply button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Fill out the online application forms and attach your résumé together with a cover letter that addresses all above candidate requirements.

Applications will only be accepted through these steps, and adidas will not be able to respond to every inquiry due to the high volume of applications.