About Rip Curl
Founded in Torquay in 1969, Rip Curl is The Ultimate Surfing Company, born from a relentless pursuit for waves, adventure, and freedom, called 'The Search'. Today, The Search continues to inspire all that we do, from the products we make, the events we run, the athletes we support, and the values we strive to uphold. Built by surfers, for surfers, Rip Curl is a global company that has been leading the surf industry for over 50 years. As a certified B Corp, we aim to prioritise people and planet in everything we do. The Search is calling… apply today and become part of The Ultimate Surfing company.
About the role...
An opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated full-time Retail Store Manager to manage our Torquay Flagship store This isn't just any store. This is THE Rip Curl Flagship, located in Torquay – the very place where Rip Curl was born. You'll be running a store that sits right next to our Head Office, surrounded by the energy of the surf industry and the crew who live and breathe The Search. It's more than retail – it's a piece of surfing history. Duties include;
* Ensuring the overall profitable operation and management of the store
* Ensure sales targets are met
* Reporting results as required
* Managing rosters, recruitment and development
* Leading from example providing customer's with the ultimate Rip Curl customer experience
* With the support of your Regional Manager and wider People team you will be passionate about training and coaching your crew to ensure succession planning opportunities within your store and wider KMD Brands network
What we are searching for...
You're a retail leader who thrives on responsibility and loves motivating a team. To join the crew, you'll:
* Have demonstrated successful experience in retail management
* Enjoy driving sales to meet targets and motivate your crew to hit these together
* Be someone who prides themselves on delivering great customer service
* Love surf culture and have an affinity with the ocean lifestyle
* Be ready to inspire your team and share the stoke with locals and travellers alike
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at KMD Brands
At KMD Brands, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people — across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical and mental ability. We know that when our team reflects the communities we serve, we create better outcomes for everyone.
We proudly acknowledge and pay respect to Tangata Whenua, the Indigenous Nations, First Peoples, and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which our brand head offices reside in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture continues to inspire and guide us.
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Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.