Retail Manager

Location: Rotorua
Discipline: Sales and Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to $90000 per annum
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 216
Published: 12 days ago
Startdate: 2026-06-07
Retail Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to lead a busy retail department of 75 personnel. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who has a strong personality.
 
The Role

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with one weekend day required.
As the Retail Manager, you will have 3 direct reports and up to 75 indirect reports.
Duties include:
  • Take ownership of leading, motivating, and driving a high-performing retail team from the front
  • Set the standard for exceptional customer service and ensure every customer interaction is handled professionally
  • Maintain high merchandising standards, strong stock control, and a well-presented department always
  • Drive daily and weekly operational execution to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively
  • Take charge of rostering, recruitment, training, and performance management across the team
  • Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and high performance
 
What We Are Looking For
  • Proven leadership experience within big box retail or other fast-paced customer-focused environments
  • A confident and decisive leader who can manage people firmly while getting the best out of a team
  • Strong experience driving team performance, operational efficiency, and daily store execution
  • Customer-focused with high standards and a commitment to delivering results
  • Resilient, proactive, and capable of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, and hold teams accountable
 
What’s On Offer
  • Competitive remuneration package $80,000
  • Stable and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Excellent onboarding and leadership support
  • Generous staff purchasing discounts
  • Long-term career development opportunities
 
About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment