Assistant Manager - Ballarat

find your Fantastic career; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fantastic Furniture in Ballarat is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and coach a high-performing team in a busy store. You will drive sales, oversee daily operations, and ensure a safe, welcoming customer experience. The role also offers flexible rosters and opportunities for leadership development.

Join a nationwide furniture retailer with Aussie-made products and a strong, team‑oriented culture. This full-time position emphasizes growth and customer satisfaction within a supportive

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a retail setting.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to meet targets.
• Experience in large-format retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store team to achieve sales targets and deliver great customer experiences.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, safety, and compliance.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure staff engagement and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Retail experience

Job description

# Assistant Manager - Ballarat | VIC Regional21-Oct-2026FHL/1953453VIC Regional| | || --- | --- || Category: | Retail || Position Type: | Full Time || Attachments: | No File Attached || Application Close Date: | 18-Nov-2026 |### Job Description**About You**Thanks for stopping by! We're guessing you're here because you're a seasoned leader, known for leading and coaching teams to achieve strong results. Having experience in a large format retail environment (or similar), you're commercially savvy, comfortable with delivering targets and ensuring operational success. You're adaptable, open and genuinely care about the health and wellbeing of your team.Importantly, you understand the value of delivering a Fantastic customer experience!**Your new role**This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence your store's results including sales, safety, engagement, succession and customer experience. It's also a great opportunity to inspire your team to thrive and succeed, but also make sure there's plenty of fun along the way!**About Us**We are everyday people that welcome everyday people in our stores and online.When you join us, you are joining a fun ((yes, be prepared for a dress up or two!), authentic and passionate team that are committed to being learners, collaborators and change makers.Our humble beginnings at Sydney's Parklea Markets have shaped who we are today. Almost thirty five years later, we're famous for being Australia's best value furniture retailer with almost 100 stores around Australia. We're proud to provide our customers with Aussie made furniture made right here in our Sydney Manufacturing site.**Why it's Fantastic to join us:****Blend work and life:** Flexibility is at the core of our culture. We offer a range of flexible rosters and work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.**Welcoming teams**: We work together to make a positive difference in our customer's lives at home. You'll be part of an inclusive, fun and supportive team culture.**Stay safe and healthy:** Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of health and wellness programs to help you stay at your best, both physically and mentally, including discounts on health insurances.**Learn and Grow:** Having opportunities to learn and grow is an important part of who we are. Whether its learning with your team, putting your hand up for leadership development or something a little more formal like a qualification to boost your career, we're here to support you to gain valuable skills that will benefit you throughout your career.**Our products in your home**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our Fantastic Furniture products. We believe in sharing the perks with our team and making your home even more fabulous.**Building Careers:** We're committed to your growth. Career opportunities can lead you into leadership roles or you can build your skills across departments.*Fantastic Furniture is committed to responding to every applicant. We look forward to hearing from you!*