" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAssistant Store Manager - Naarm (Melbourne)\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3604\"\u003e Retail \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3605\"\u003e Retail Assistant \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3606\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3607\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat Products. Great People. Great Purpose\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChannel your interests in Core Sports and Environmentalism on a daily basis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e100% of Patagonia\u0026#39;s profits go to saving our home planet\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Company:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatagonia is an outdoor apparel business like no other,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\"We\u0026rsquo;re in business to save our home planet.\"\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;A certified B Corporation, the company is recognised internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism \u0026ndash; and now our one and only shareholder is our home planet with 100% of profits going to fight the environmental crisis. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is based in Ventura, California with offices around the world including in Doonmarngwarree (Torquay), Australia. Our values stay true to a business that was started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted. The approach we take demonstrates a bias for simplicity and utility -\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebuild the best product and provide the best service; examine our practices openly and honestly; protect our home planet; be just, equitable and antiracist; do it our way.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe look for candidates with proven experience who thrive in a team-based atmosphere, individuals who are passionate about their communities, the environment and caring for others. We seek core Patagonia product users, people who love to spend as much time as possible in the mountains, ocean, and wild nature. Folks who deal well with ambiguity, learn on the fly, demonstrate sound judgment, and solve problems creatively are most successful with us. We\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone who builds and maintains relationships with ease and desires to put the customer at the centre of everything they do.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;We don\u0026rsquo;t want someone who can just do a job \u0026ndash; we want the best person for the job. Yet we don\u0026rsquo;t look for \u0026ldquo;stars\u0026rdquo; seeking special treatment and perks. Our best efforts are collaborative, and Patagonia culture rewards the ensemble player, while it barely tolerates those who need the limelight. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOur retail stores are where the brand comes to life, and as an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAssistant Store Manager,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;you\u0026rsquo;re the embodiment of the brand for our customers and our team. Based out of our\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Naarm (Melbourne) Store\u003c/strong\u003e, and reporting to the store manager you welcome, assist and engage customers by providing a positive experience for everyone who comes in \u0026ndash; ensuring that the customers\u0026rsquo; needs are understood and met. You focus on building relationships and act as a role model to our team. You share your knowledge of core sports and products, your passion for the community and your efforts to protect the local environment. By developing your retail team, you ensure that our customer service experience is consistent, warm, aligned with Patagonia\u0026rsquo;s core values and best-in-class. You act as an ambassador for Patagonia in your store and community and have goals to expand your leadership. All employees are encouraged and empowered to creatively solve problems and put the customers\u0026rsquo; needs at the centre of everything we do.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are passionate about the environment and caring for our home planet\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou have a genuine interest and participate in one or more of our core sports.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0027re a natural leader \u0026ndash; able to take on responsibility and motivate people to be their best\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0027re a great communicator and love interreacting with people and building connection\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou take pride in great customer service - meeting their needs or solving their problems with your knowledge \u0026amp; initiative\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are business minded and have a keen eye for powerful visual merchandising and store presentation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou value and demonstrate quality in all that you do\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c/strong\u003eYou must hold current Australian work rights to be eligible for this role.\u0026nbsp; The position is full-time, 76 hours per fortnight requiring some evening and regular weekend work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eWe\u0027d love to get to know you, so please include a \u003cstrong\u003ecover letter\u003c/strong\u003e in your application telling us about your passion for your communities, the environment, our core sports and how you spend your time in the outdoors!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Benefits:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Patagonia provides employees with competitive benefits packages (unique to each role) that may include environmental internships, employee discounts, generous clothing allowance, activism hours, a nine-day work fortnight, equal paternity leave, matching of charity donations, and much more.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEqual Employment Opportunity:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Patagonia is an equal opportunity employer. Patagonia recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or individuals with a disability. Patagonia is proud of our diverse workforce and encourages applications from diverse cultural backgrounds. Like our planet, our company is an interconnected network of ecosystems dependent on each other. Patagonia is a global community with members that seek to respect, uplift, and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique - members that look to champion justice, equity, and inclusion across our company and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility Support:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Patagonia is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for talent of all abilities. If you require assistance and/ or accommodation in the search and/ or application process, please contact us at accessibility@patagonia.com.au\u0026nbsp;with your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1128971\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "