Assistant Manager In Training

Beacon Lighting Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Birthday leave

Wellbeing days

Team discounts

Onsite parking

Uniform and laundry allowances

Employee share scheme

Bright Start induction

Job summary

Beacon Lighting Fortitude Valley is seeking a Manager in Training to lead with energy in a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll start on a full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight) with a strong emphasis on leadership development and customer service excellence.

From day one you’ll access Bright Start induction, ongoing training, product previews, and the chance to progress toward Accredited Lighting Consultant. Expect a balanced lifestyle with every second weekend off.

Qualifications

• Experience thriving in retail or customer-focused environments.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and grow within Beacon Lighting culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop leadership skills through our management development pathway.
• Grow sales across retail, trade and design.
• Provide an exceptional in-store experience and service that customers remember.
• Coach and support new team members.
• Assist store operations and administration as needed to keep the store running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Customer focus

Retail experience

Job description

Shape teams. Drive success. Build a brighter future.

We’re looking for our next emerging leader to join our Beacon Lighting Fortitude Valley store in QLD. The role of the Manager in Training is a unique full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) with a fantastic lifestyle balance—enjoy every second weekend completely off!

Beacon Lighting is not your average retailer—you won’t just join the culture, you’ll help lead and define it.

THE BEACON DIFFERENCE

Ready to shine?

We've got the benefits covered: competitive pay, profit share incentives, birthday leave, wellbeing days, generous team discounts, onsite parking, uniform and laundry allowances, and access to our employee share scheme. From day one, you'll be supported through our Bright Start induction program and receive ongoing training, exclusive product previews, and the opportunity to become an Accredited Lighting Consultant. If you're looking for a role with real career growth, you've found it.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

At our Fortitude Valley store, you'll help customers find the perfect lighting solutions while creating an exceptional in-store experience. Working as part of a supportive team, you will:

• Developing your leadership skills through our management development pathway

Growing sales and creating opportunities across retail, trade and design

Delivering service that customers remember and recommend

Building strong relationships with our trade customers and expanding our loyalty program

Sharing your product expertise to help customers make confident decisions

Crushing sales goals and contributing to store success

Ensuring the store looks its absolute best, every day

Coaching and supporting new team members

Stepping up to support store operations and administration when needed

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE

• You have experience thriving in a retail, sales or customer-focused environment

You communicate with confidence and know how to bring out the best in people

You approach each day with positivity, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn

You stay calm under pressure, balancing competing priorities without missing the details

You take ownership, solve problems and look for ways to make things better

You hold a current driver's licence and enjoy being hands-on when needed

We're more than a lighting retailer—we're a team of passionate people helping Australians live brighter. With over 50 years of success, our growth continues to be powered by strong values, great customer experiences, and a culture that puts people first