Department Manager - North Shore NZ at Bunnings

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Leadership, Customer Service, Merchandising Standards, Coaching, Team Development, Communication, Fast-Paced Environment, Visual Merchandising, Induction, Training, Service Behaviours, Results Focused, Approachable, Eagerness to Learn

Industry

Retail

Description

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter! What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team: Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build About the role: As a Department Manager you will demonstrate a high level of energy and a real passion for leading a diverse team in a fast-paced retail environment. Your work will provide meaningful contribution in the achievement to the day-to-day coaching of teams to drive business performance outcomes. Creating memorable experiences for our customers is something you focus on every day. Your store will be your pride and joy - you'll use visual merchandising to your best advantage, aligning this to store marketing plans. This role will involve some public holiday and weekend work. What’s involved: Lead a team of direct reports Set an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customers Coach the team on the right service behaviours Assist with inducting and training the team Ensure that merchandising standards fit with business requirements Who we're looking for: Our ideal candidate will have previous retail leadership experience, leading a department or similar, an individual with a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards. This role is results focussed, therefore the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must and you are approachable and confident when interacting with team and customers. You’ll need: Previous experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team Ability to be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hours Hold an open, honest, and respectful communication style Have an eagerness to learn about new products. When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is: Submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes) If successful, next step includes an online video interview (15 minutes) If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders (30 minutes) You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong. Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.co.nz and a member of the team will be in touch. About Us Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today. Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role. We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service. Our Team Members are the soul of our business, and bring this vision to life every day in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. "We're building the best ... our team makes it happen". At Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work. A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected and connected at work. We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.

Responsibilities

As a Department Manager, you will lead a diverse team in a fast-paced retail environment, focusing on coaching and driving business performance outcomes. You will also ensure high merchandising standards and create memorable customer experiences.