The AFL Stores We are currently seeking a Store Manager with a customer centric mindset to drive sales and provide our customers with a great retail experience. This is a full- time position based at our West Lakes Store at Westfield Shopping Centre.About The Role As a dynamic forward thinker with a passion for people, sports and most importantly a genuine love for retail sales, you will develop creative plans to increase store sales and decrease loss, be accountable for merchandising, operations, customer service and people management whilst ensuring that store presentation, expenses and wage costs are consistent with the standards and needs of the business.Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for achieving planned sales budgets, ensuring delivery of exceptional customer service and managing a small team of Retail Assistants. Duties include but are not limited to:Achieving sales KPIs in line with targets and budgetsAdopting a 'lead by example' attitude to create a results and customer focused teamInfluencing and motivating the team to succeed in the achievement of productivity, sales and product knowledgeScheduling staff rosters to meet operational and cost efficienciesEnsuring a proactive approach to stock management and store presentation to always achieve visual excellencePreparing weekly sales reportsManaging general store administration, cash handling and bankingRegularly liaising with Head Office key stakeholdersMaintaining Company values, policies and proceduresMaintaining compliance to workplace health and safetyAbout You To be successful in the role, you will have a proven track record in retail management and be available to work a Tuesday - Saturday roster and public holidays when required. Skills and Responsibilities 3+ years proven experience in retail managementSolid customer service skillsAn understanding of business retail operationsStrong leadership and people management skillsExperience in managing, achieving and exceeding weekly and monthly targetsKnowledge of inventory management fundamentalsSound retail administration and systems experience (Apparel 21 system knowledge highly regarded)AFL knowledge advantageousA vibrant and high-spirited approachTo snap up this fantastic opportunity, apply now to join our growing success story.We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.