Assistant Store Leader - Path to Store Manager

Bupa Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to $4,000

Career development

Leadership training

Staff discounts

Favourable rosters

Ideas valued

Job summary

Universal Store is seeking a driven Assistant Store Manager to lead a busy retail floor, closely working with the Store Manager to drive sales, service, and store standards.

You'll inspire a team with hands-on leadership, deliver exceptional customer experiences, coach staff to hit targets, and execute visual merchandising and promotional directives. The role follows a Sunday–Thursday roster and offers clear progression to Store Manager with strong team support.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in retail (e.g., Shift Supervisor or Assistant Store Manager).
• Strong sales focus with ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Warm, confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong operational understanding—VM, stock, store standards.
• Flexible, hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to brand presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences every day.
• Support and coach team to achieve sales targets.
• Execute VM and promotional directives.
• Assist with inventory management and stock insights.
• Lead by example and uphold Universal Store culture.

Skills

Leadership in retail

Sales focus

Customer service

Visual Merchandising

Operational knowledge

Detail oriented

Job description

Universal Store is seeking a driven Assistant Store Manager to lead a busy retail floor, closely working with the Store Manager to drive sales, service, and store standards.

You'll inspire a team with hands-on leadership, deliver exceptional customer experiences, coach staff to hit targets, and execute visual merchandising and promotional directives. The role follows a Sunday–Thursday roster and offers clear progression to Store Manager with strong team support.