Assistant Store Manager

Brighter futures start here

As an Australian brand for innovative home and lifestyle products, we've been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years; At our stores, distribution centers, and offices in Australia and New Zealand, all around the globe and now in the Philippines. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong global team works together to offer families products that customers can love and use every day at prices that are irresistibly low. We’re results-driven and evolving rapidly, offering challenging work you can be proud of. At Anko, we value your uniqueness because it’s not just what you do, but who you are, that makes everyday living brighter.

In joint venture with the Ayala Corporation and Kmart Group Australia, the first Anko store in the Philippines was launched late 2024 in Makati with five stores now available across Metro Manila. These Anko stores provide shoppers with quality, design, and affordability all in one place with products across key categories like home, kitchen, toys, and beauty.

Join the team

Anko Visual Merchandise Managers are crucial to our company’s success. They lead team members to deliver high standards of customer experience through effective store merchandising, replenishment and customer service. This role spans across our Home, Beauty and Play & Create worlds, requiring strong product knowledge and the ability to adapt to varied priorities. Visual Merchandise Managers ensure a safe and compliant store environment through effective process execution and team leadership. As process leaders and implementers of business initiatives, they navigate complexity to keep the store running smoothly and delivering strong results.

Experience and Expertise

• Visual Merchandise Managers at Anko play an important role in managing the day‑to‑day operations of our stores – using data to track department performance, forecasting sales and managing department budgets to maximise productivity.
• Responsible for leading operations on the sales floor – driving performance, supporting overall operations and ensuring smooth execution of daily tasks.
• Implement merchandising strategies to achieve business objectives, including sales targets and brand consistency.
• Create and manage visually appealing in‑store displays in line with brand merchandising guidelines.
• Lead teams to deliver exceptional customer service by implementing insights and driving continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through coaching, training and effective recruitment selection – fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring strong team engagement through values, ways of working and expected behaviours.
• Implement safety processes to ensure compliance with regulations – delivering safety training, supporting injury management and promoting a safe work environment.

Technical Ability

• Experience using business administration tools and technology to manage people, process, inventory and budgets.
• Strong ability to interpret and use data to monitor sales, forecast trends and drive strategic decision making.
• Experience in rostering and scheduling systems to ensure optimal staff coverage, compliance and productivity.
• Confident decision‑maker who understands store operations and procedures.
• Proven leadership skills in building relationships, managing teams and driving positive change effectively.

Who You Are

• You have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and can prioritise effectively.
• You are proactive and self‑motivated, seeking out opportunities and acting on them.
• You are a great communicator, adjusting your style to motivate the team and handle customer needs.
• You are a team player, leading by example, delegating well and valuing contributions from others.
• You effectively manage multiple priorities, balancing operational demands, team needs and customer expectations to achieve business outcomes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anko JV Company, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, civil status, religion, disability, ethnicity, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.

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