Are you passionate about sports fashion and committed to empowering others?

Do you have a knack for developing retail teams and driving success through effective training programs? If so, we want you to be part of our team as a Retail District Trainer!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Retail District Trainer, your main goal is to boost our store’s success through world-class training and development. From creating engaging onboarding programs for new hires, upskilling our leaders and teams cross-functionally and executing seasonal product learning initiatives, you’ll ensure that our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of various retail training programs, ensuring they’re engaging, informative, and tailored to our store team.

• Coach and upskill the Store Leaders and In-Store Trainers to drive a high-performance culture, ensuring they meet training standards through a variety of channels like workshops, online tools, and team sessions.

• Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success, primarily within learning and development.

• Supervise and support the team to ensure optimal service and operational efficiency at all times.

• Collaborate with local and global training teams to ensure alignment and consistency in all learning initiatives.

• Be a true Brand Ambassador—representing our values and attitude both in and out of the store.

• Support the store team with daily operations, including selling & service, visual merchandising, stock management, and loss prevention procedures.

• Plan and implement engaging and effective onboarding programs for new joiners to the business in alignment with the Store Manager and District Manager.

• Play a key role in new store openings and help shape onboarding programs to get new employees set up for success.

What You Bring to the Table:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a blend of hands-on retail experience, leadership skills, and a passion for helping others succeed. Key skills we’re looking for:

• Retail Expertise: Experience leading a retail environment, preferably in sports or fashion, and you have a solid understanding of sales, product knowledge, and store operations.

• Training & Coaching: You’ve led training sessions, workshops, or similar initiatives, and you’re great at engaging people and bringing out their best.

• KPI-Driven: You understand how to track performance, analyze data, and make adjustments to achieve goals.

• Leadership: You have experience influencing peers and working closely with management to deliver results.

• Communication Skills: You’re a pro at communicating clearly and effectively, whether you’re leading a team or engaging with customers.

• Problem Solver: You have the tenacity to exceed targets and solve challenges creatively.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaboration: Work alongside an amazing leadership team and collaborate with experts across the company.

• Growth: We believe in your development and will provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.

• Passion: If you love sports, fashion, and inspiring others, you’ll feel right at home in our vibrant, energetic environment.

Requirements: 

• Must have own vehicle and valid license as there is a lot of travelling between sites

• Auckland based, with flexibility to travel to the South Island as required/needed - must be ok with flying as that's how you'll get there! 

• Store Manager, or (Senior) Assistant Store Manager experience as you will need to be able to confidently train and develop all store team inclusive of store leaders. 

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and inspire a team to greatness, apply today to join us as our next District Trainer!