Assistant Retail Manager

Assistant Retail Manager - Area 5; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career progression

Stable roster

Great culture

Job summary

Star Discount Chemist Glenelg is seeking an energetic Assistant Retail Manager to partner with the Retail Manager and lead the daily operations of our Glenelg store, delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

You will mentor your team, manage stock and merchandising, drive KPI targets, budgets, and payroll, and contribute to a friendly, people-first culture. Previous pharmacy or health retail leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven retail or health retail leadership experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and payroll.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor store team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Assist with daily store operations, stock control, and merchandising.
• Drive customer loyalty and growth initiatives.
• Foster a harmonious team environment and recruitment for retail roles.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service orientation

KPI management

Budget & payroll experience

People management

Tools

POS system

Job description

Are you an energetic retail leader looking for a rewarding role where your passion for people can make a genuine difference?

Join Star Discount Chemist Glenelg as our new Assistant Retail Manager. Part of the national Star Pharmacy Group, we offer a fast-paced, community-focused environment where your leadership will directly impact our team's success and our customers' wellbeing. If you are ready to step into a role with true purpose and career progression, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Attractive Salary Package + genuine career advancement across a national network.
• Stable Roster: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a secure essential services industry.
• Generous Staff Discounts: Saving you money on health, wellness, and beauty products.
• Great Culture: Lead a supportive, harmonious team with a people-first company culture.

About the Role

As the Assistant Retail Manager, you will partner with the Retail Manager to oversee daily operations and drive the success of the retail side of the business. You will lead by example, mentoring your team to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Inducting, training, and building the capabilities of your team.
• Store Operations: Assisting with daily management, stock control, and visual merchandising tasks.
• Performance & Growth: Driving passion for our brand and actively growing our customer loyalty program.
• People Culture: Fostering a harmonious team environment, managing workplace relations, and leading recruitment for retail roles.

About You

You're an energetic and results-focused leader who thrives in a customer-centric environment.

You'll bring:

• Proven retail or team management experience (pharmacy or health retail ideal).
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and payroll.
• Thrives working in a fast paced environment.
• Current or willing-to-obtain police clearance.

Bonus if you have an S2/S3 Certificate or pharmacy experience.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you are a passionate retail professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career with a people-first company, we want to hear from you!