Area Manager

5 days ago


Auckland CBD, New Zealand General Pants Co. Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

We are looking for an energetic and passionate Area Manager to join our team at General Pants in New Zealand

We believe in a world with no boundaries, where you can explore your style and what you're capable of. Delving into style, music and art, our team of culturally connected leaders, buyers and creatives drive the latest trends and conversations. We exist to inspire our community, mix things up and bring together different genres, styles, and ideas. By joining our team, you're not just an employee. You're a defining part of our brand.

About The Role ...

The Area Manager at General Pants is responsible for delivering an exceptional store experience across their area by driving key business strategies across sales, operations, visual merchandising, product, and people.

This role is pivotal in achieving strong KPI results while building highly engaged, accountable, and effective store teams. You lead by example, show up with intent, and actively seek out growth opportunities while aligning with the broader business strategy.

As an influential leader, you think commercially, act with purpose, and partner with your teams to embed excellence and drive performance.

What You'll Bring ...

  • 2+ years' experience as an Area Manager or equivalent, overseeing multiple retail stores
  • Proven success in developing and coaching high-performing teams
  • A strong customer-first mindset with the ability to elevate the in-store experience
  • Solid understanding of retail operations, KPI delivery, and commercial decision-making
  • Experience in performance management, change leadership, and accountability
  • Strong visual merchandising knowledge and its impact on performance
  • Proven ability to drive results through product, people, and process
  • Experience in recruiting, building, and retaining top talent
  • A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering work environment

About You ...

  • Proactive and driven, with a strong desire to grow personally and professionally
  • Open to feedback, coaching, and learning from others to continuously improve
  • Empathetic, kind, and honest — with the maturity to see all sides and act with integrity
  • Strong communicator who builds rapport easily and influences with purpose
  • Resilient, self-aware, and courageous enough to challenge the status quo and seek better ways of working

The Perks ...

  • Discounts & Perks – Enjoy generous discounts across all Alquemie Group & General Pants.
  • Wellbeing – We invest in your mental health and wellbeing through training, EAP.
  • Parental Leave Policy – For both permanent & casual employees and primary & secondary carer.
  • Career Development & Training – Paid study support & opportunities be a part of our training workshops .
  • Bonus & Perks – Enjoy performance incentives & endless recognition for all your hard work.

If you are looking for your next challenge, have the relevant experience and are excited about this opportunity - we want to hear from you. APPLY NOW.


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