Region: Australia
State: Queensland
City: Chermside
Business Unit: Store
Time Type: Full-time
Assistant Manager | 12 month contract Chermside
Description & Requirements
Who We Are
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
About this role
The assistant manager is responsible for certain aspects of the Manager ‘80/20 Checklist’, with direction by the Store Manager, so that the store consistently produces a ‘wow it’s you’ guest experience. When the Store Manager is absent, the Assistant Manager is accountable for all store operation functions.
A Day In The Life
- You passionately lead and educate on the retail floor
- You take a stand as an advocate for lululemon’s values
- You oversee the execution of certain deliverables on the Manager ‘80/20 Checklist’, as delegated by the store manager. For example, Inventory, Product or Community Education
- You present on the retail floor, as floor manager and Educator, a minimum of 30 hours per week
- You represent her/his store at all required meetings and conferences, under the direction of the store manager
- You perform/complete other additional projects, duties, and assignments as required and/or by request, under the direction of the Store Manager
- You educate guests on our product, community and culture
- You act as a coach to educators & key leaders and play a hands-on role in their development
- Under the direction of the Store Manager or Regional Manager, you perform/complete other additional projects, duties, and assignments as required and/or by request
- You have FUN at work, create and inspire your team and community
- You are a stand for work/life balance and lead by example
Self-development/learning
- As assistant manager, you are fully enrolled and are an advocate for the culture of lululemon and the tools available for personal growth and development. You love these tools and passionately enrol your team in the learning
- You proactively acquire knowledge/education regarding company general information, store policies and processes, quality control, new garments/styles, guest feedback/experiences, and staff information by consistently reviewing the company intranet and communication channels
Must Haves
- Passion, knowledge and involvement in yoga, and/or other fitness, health or sports activities required. We expect that you will be enrolled in participating in weekly fitness activities in and out of the store with the store team.
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at accommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.