Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s most customer centric retail groups - Accent Group. With a portfolio of over 900 stores, 34 iconic brands (including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, The Athletes Foot, Sports Direct, Glue Store and Vans), and 30+ online platforms, we’re not just selling shoes - we’re shaping the future of retail. At Accent Group, we’re driven by innovation, passionate about people, and serious about creating standout career opportunities. Whether you’re starting your retail journey or looking to grow into leadership, you’ll be part of a culture that values individuality, rewards performance, and empowers you to make your mark (in your kicks of course!)
Be Part of a Special Milestone for Lacoste in Australia •
We’re bringing Lacoste boutique retail back to Australia for the first time in over five years and we’re building a brand-new team to lead the way.
Inspired by the elegance of French Lacoste boutiques, this bespoke premium new store in the heart of Melbourne marks an exciting new chapter for the brand in the Australian market.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who live and love the Lacoste lifestyle; people who are excited to be part of a brand relaunch, who bring energy, style, and a customer-first mindset to everything they do.
This is your chance to play a role in a historic moment for Lacoste in Australia as Assistant Manager DFO Essendon DFO
Interested in finding out more and becoming part of this iconic milestone? • Apply now to join the team. What benefits we can offer
• A competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Vans, Glue, Stylerunner & many more
• Plenty of opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• A structured roster format which promotes healthy work-life balance.
• Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program
What you will work on
• Create a people first culture and environment by empowering and developing talent within your team
• Running a multimillion dollar store you will be required to drive our financial sales goals and metrics
• Delivering on the brand vison and strategy
• Being on the floor 80% of your week, you will ensure that our customer is at the core of our everyday business decisions, and we provide MEMORABLE experiences 100% of the time
• Provide coaching, support, and feedback to drive results
• Recruitment selection and onboarding of all new team within your store
• Ensure your store shows up as best in class through Visual Merchandising excellence
• Ensure our stores are not only a FUN, but a safe place for our customers and team
Who we are looking for
• A team player who strives for excellence across Sales, Operations and team development
• Experience and passion for delivering best in class experiences
• A coach who can motivate, inspire, and level up a large team of brand ambassadors
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a premium, fast-paced retail environment, with a proven record in driving sales and KPI’s targets
• A leader with a motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
• Strategic thinker, able to identify opportunities for future growth
• Experience in effectively managing rosters, achieving cost efficiency metrics
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.
