Assistant Manager | Chatswood | New Store Opening

Who We Are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness / yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note : availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager role is an essential part of the store leadership team, impacting team member and guest experience every day. Assistant Store Managers are responsible for leading and coaching team members, holding the team accountable to results, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience in the store. Assistant Store Managers also are responsible for accomplishing administrative and operations focused activities, including floor management and scheduling.

Core Responsibilities of the Job

Leadership and People Management

• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive and engaging experience for all team members and guests.
• Support Store Manager in building a strong and diverse team that includes team members with various experiences, backgrounds, and skillsets to drive store operations.
• Support ongoing learning and development of team members (i.e., Educators and Key Leaders) consistently and equitably by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns.
• Support the store’s recruiting and hiring process, onboarding training, and overall performance management activities.
• Engage in career discussions to support and reinforce team understanding of how working at lululemon will contribute to their career and personal growth.
• Provide team member recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to plan and prepare team member schedule according to labour requirements, availability, and budget considerations.

Working with Others

Guest Experience

Operations

Budget Responsibility

People Management

What We Look For

Inclusion & Diversity : Creates / supports an inclusive environment that values / celebrates differences

Integrity / Honesty :   Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner

Leadership : Is able and desires to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work

Collaboration and Teamwork : Works productively with and supports others to achieve goals; seeks partnerships and diverse perspectives

Adaptability / Agility :   Tolerates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment

Decision Making :   Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and make effective, timely decisions

Strategic Thinking :   Sets strategies that are aligned to vision and values of the company to achieve goals / vision / further the mission; considers the 'big picture' implications of decisions

Resilience :   Remains persistent; recovers quickly from setbacks

Adaptability / Agility : Tolerates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment

Decision Making :   Uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and make effective, timely decisions

Strategic Thinking : Sets strategies that are aligned to vision and values of the company to achieve goals / vision / further the mission; considers the 'big picture' implications of decisions

Resilience : Remains persistent; recovers quickly from setbacks

Job Requirements

Eligibility

Availability

Other Willingness Requirements

Experience

Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required)

Applicants successful in progressing to interview will be contacted by a Manager or a member of the People & Culture team. Please note any applicant or employee who believes they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job is welcome to discuss this with the Manager or People and Culture team member when arranging the interview.