Part Time Manager in Training (3IC)
As a Part Time Manager in Training (3IC) at Warringah, you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day success of the store. You will:
- Provide reliable day‑to‑day leadership, confidently stepping up to run the floor and keep things moving smoothly.
- Lead from the front with hands‑on customer engagement, solving problems on the spot and setting the tone for service excellence.
- Support the team by communicating clearly, passing on information, and keeping everyone aligned with store priorities.
- Build strong product knowledge and become the go‑to person for gear advice, sustainability stories, and technical features.
- Bring consistency, dependability, and positive energy – especially during busy periods or unexpected challenges.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to develop their leadership capability and step confidently into future management roles. You’ll gain hands‑on experience running the floor, coaching others, and understanding store operations – all essential foundations for progressing in retail leadership.
What We’re Looking For
- Bring confident floor leadership and can keep the team focused during peak times.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and turn tricky situations into positive outcomes.
- Communicate clearly, give simple instructions, and keep the team aligned.
- Have strong operational accuracy – from stock handling to cash routines to compliance.
- Understand our products and brand and enjoy coaching others to grow their knowledge.
- You’re excited about growing into a manager one day – you’re hungry to learn, open to feedback, and ready to build the skills that will set you up for future leadership roles at Kathmandu.
Benefits
- Launchpad for your leadership journey – coaching, development, and real responsibility from day one.
- B Corp certified – sustainability and people are at the heart of everything we do.
- Generous staff discounts across Kathmandu and Rip Curl, plus additional perks across the wider brand family.
- Career opportunities across stores, support offices, and distribution in Australia and New Zealand, with pathways into retail leadership, product, design, marketing, and more.
- Culture built on teamwork and adventure – work alongside people who share your passion for the outdoors.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people – across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside.
