- Location
- Auckland Auckland New Zealand
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
Calvin Klein seeks an Assistant Store Manager to join its newly launched Manawa Bay store in Auckland, New Zealand. This full-time role (38 hours per week) offers an opportunity to develop leadership capabilities by working closely with the Store Manager to develop, mentor, and motivate a new retail team while managing daily store operations. The successful candidate will drive achievement of KPIs including sales, wage budgets, UPT, conversion rates, and inventory shrinkage while exemplifying the brand's entrepreneurial spirit and fashion-forward values.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, mentor and motivate new store team members in a fast-paced retail environment
- Manage daily store operations and achieve KPI targets including sales, wage budgets, UPT, conversion rate, average transaction value, and shrinkage
- Lead and oversee stock management and visual merchandising activities to maintain high brand standards
- Collaborate with the Store Manager on recruitment, training, and team development initiatives
- Identify growth opportunities and implement strategies to drive store performance
- Monitor mystery shop results and implement corrective actions as needed
- Lead by example, demonstrating authentic passion for the Calvin Klein brand and inspiring the team through positive engagement
Qualifications
- Proven experience in achieving KPIs including sales and wage budgets, UPT, conversion rate, average transaction value, shrinkage, and mystery shop performance
- Extensive people management experience with demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and motivate retail teams
- Strong visual merchandising and stock management expertise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in retail management with demonstrated success in achieving sales targets, managing budgets, and leading retail teams. Prior experience in developing and motivating team members in a fast-paced retail environment is essential.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail management training or certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Benefits
Competitive salary package with clothing allowance; generous employee discounts on Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Van Heusen brands; annual flu shot voucher; free Headspace meditation app membership; access to Employee Assistance Program; recruitment referral bonus; paid parental leave as per policy; training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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