Assistant Retail Store Manager | Portmans | WATERGARDENS
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Job no: 816773
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Melbourne - West
Categories: Retail - Management
About the Role
Portmans Watergardens is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading the team to deliver exceptional service, achieve targets and hit KPI results. This is a Full Time position requiring availability over weekends, late-night trading, and public holidays.
A Day in the Life
Partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, KPIs, and team engagement in a flagship environment.
Deliver personalised customer experiences that reflect the Portmans brand.
Coach and develop team members to build capability and future leaders.
Support daily store operations, including sales briefings, stock management, and visual merchandising.
Lead from the front to create a high-energy, customer-first culture.
What You Will Bring
Retail leadership experience with a strong understanding of sales and KPIs.
Confidence coaching and providing feedback to develop others.
A passion for customer experience and styling.
Knowledge of store operations, loss prevention, and health & safety.
An eye for visual merchandising and presentation.
A growth mindset and ambition to progress in retail leadership.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate with penalty rates for late nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Up to 70% discount on Portmans products.
Monthly and seasonal bonuses based on performance.
Flexible rosters to support a healthy work-life balance.
A structured 3-month training plan with Buddy Manager support.
Opportunities to attend leadership and recruitment workshops for career growth.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing and mental health support.
Exclusive perks via the Just Us Portal, such as Gym membership discounts.
About Portmans
Since the 1940s, Portmans has been empowering individuals with polished, professional fashion that suits all ages and sizes. As a well-established brand and part of a successful retail group with four other dynamic brands, Portmans offers clear development paths, leadership workshops, and upskilling opportunities in a people-first culture. Apply now and elevate your career with this vibrant and supportive business!
HOW TO APPLY
This exciting and challenging opportunity awaits for a driven individual to take the next step in their career with Portmans – a place where you always feel glamorous, polished and playful!
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Our team members and customers have the right to a safe working and shopping environment.
Where you visit a store or meet with one of our teams for a job interview, please treat everyone with respect. Verbal Aggression, Sexual Harassment and Physical Abuse will not be tolerated.
Advertised: 11 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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