Job Description

At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move. We want to empower all athletes to act fearlessly and creatively, to drive forward with purpose and passion – and with an “always-on” mindset for innovation and thinking outside the box, we craft bold and unexpected new solutions for athletes of all types. We aim to amplify voices and help provide access to running, walking, fitness and the outdoors. We believe everyone is an athlete. And however you find joy in movement, HOKA has your back.

Ready to lead with purpose and pace?
HOKA is on the move, and we’re looking for a high-energy Store Leader to help bring our brand to life in our brand-new Harbour Town store. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to open, launch and shape a new HOKA store from the ground up.
At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move. We want to empower people to fly over the earth. From elite athletes to everyday movers, our mission is to inspire people to move with confidence, purpose, and joy. We believe everyone is an athlete. And however you find joy in movement, Hoka supports you.

What You’ll Do
As Store Leader you’ll work closely with your Area Manager, and take ownership of the store’s performance, people leadership, operational and delivering best-in-class customer experiences with HOKA brand from day one.
• Lead the successful launch and day-to-day operations of a brand-new store, delivering strong sales results and brand standards
• Oversee daily store operations including sales, KPIs, visual merchandising, stock levels, shrinkage and wage control
• Lead from the front to inspire your team and drive consistent high performance across all areas of the business
• Monitor performance metrics and take action to deliver weekly, monthly and annual sales targets
• Manage rosters and wage spend in line with business targets and GRIA compliance
• Recruit, onboard, coach and develop team members through ongoing training and succession planning
• Champion a positive, inclusive store culture that drives engagement, accountability and high team morale
• Drive local community activations and partnerships with sporting events and health professionals
• Ensure full compliance with OH&S legislation and company policies at all times

Who You Are
• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Senior Assistant Store Manager in a fast-paced retail environment
• Experience opening or supporting new store launches (highly regarded)
• A strong “Make It Happen” mindset with a passion for leading from the front
• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong operational capability across rostering, wage control, visual merchandising and stock management
• The ability to think strategically, solve problems and turn challenges into opportunities
• Experience building strong cross-functional relationships

Why HOKA?
• A fun, inclusive and purpose-driven culture, that values innovation, inclusion and movement.
• 40% staff discount across Accent Group brands including Hype DC, The Athlete’s Foot, Merrell and more
• Ongoing training and development to support your retail leadership career progression
• Quarterly product gifting to support you being a brand ambassador both in retail and our community.
• Be part of store openings, brand activations, product launches and conferences

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.