Early Settler is about stylish modern living - We sell furniture and gorgeous homewares that is affordable and designed to help create a home you truly love living in. There’s no place like home and, no matter what your style, we’ve got something to make yours even more comfy and beautiful.
Why Join Us?
Here at Early Settler, we are looking for people who share our innate passion for providing exceptional customer experience. We love what we do and we love to support each other to hit our goals.
This is how we get the best of we with the best of me!
To support our most important asset, YOU, we provide you with:
Amazing team member discounts on our fabulous products
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support you to be your best self
Career Development Opportunities
Fun, Supportive and collaborative team environment
The chance to leave your mark and rise with us
Job Description
What is the Role?
We are looking for a passionate, dynamic Store Manager to join our Wellington store and take charge working on a full-time, 40 hours per week Sunday - Thursday roster.
We’re on the hunt for a Managerial sales legend—someone who brings energy, confidence, and unbeatable customer service. This isn’t just a job; it’s a mission. We need a powerhouse who knows how to smash sales targets, uplift a team, and create unforgettable in-store experiences.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive sales, lead a high-energy team, and create a memorable customer experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on a growing brand and lead by example in a thriving retail environment.
Our Store Managers know how to Keep It Real and Be Experts to ensure our teams are engaged and committed to Adding Value and Making the customer journey Personal by creating an inspirational customer experience. We love what we do, and we are looking for people who share in our vision and goals.
The role of a Store Manager at Early Settler:
Proactively and attentively takes ownership of overall store performance
Drives sales, profit, controls costs to ensure the achievement of KPI’s
Ensures a customer centric culture, resulting in a warm, helpful, and genuine customer experience
Provides inspirational leadership and training to develop their team to deliver outstanding results
Focuses on commercial results and ensures their team have a clear understanding of store performance
Be a product knowledge expert and be as keen as beans to live our values #WeKeepItReal, #WeAddValue, #WeMakeItPersonal, #WeAreExperts, #WeAreDistinctive
Adheres to all company behaviours, policies, and procedures
Ensures a clean, tidy, and safe work environment advocating and ensuring OH&S principles are adhered to at all times!!
Desired Skills and Experience
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who can bring:
5+ years retail management experience
A proven track-record in sales
A can-do, go-getter attitude
The hunger to be the best - and make the store best too!
Ability to manage budgets, drive KPI’s, ensure compliance, interpret/create reporting, and generate efficient and compliant rosters
A work ethic that is uncompromised, commitment to adding value and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
As we are a furniture business, it is imperative that you are physically fit and able to move furniture
Did we hear yes, yes, yes? Don't delay, apply now!
*Applicants must have already secured the right to work in New Zealand
We understand a lot of time and effort goes into applying for roles and we genuinely thank all applicants in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview
