Assistant Store Manager

JAX Tyres & Auto; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & support

Benefits & discounts

Uniform provided

Job summary

JAX Tyres & Auto Gilles Plains is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations alongside the Store Manager. You’ll mentor workshop staff, drive sales, deliver outstanding customer service and coordinate bookings and workshop flow.

Ideal candidates have previous leadership in automotive retail, tyre/mechanical experience, a current driver's licence and the ability to roster on Saturdays. This role offers career growth within a trusted Australian brand.

Qualifications

• Automotive experience is essential.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a retail/automotive environment preferred.
• Tyre, mechanical and/or wheel alignment experience is desirable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring capability.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work Saturdays if rostered, 8am–12pm.

Responsibilities

• Drive the day-to-day success of the store in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and automotive advice.
• Support sales and store performance.
• Manage bookings and allocate workshop jobs.
• Supervise and mentor workshop staff.
• Provide leadership, feedback and support to the team.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and staff.
• Support efficient workshop and store operations and stock control.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Driver's Licence

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | JAX Tyres & Auto Gilles Plains

Ready to take the next step in your automotive career?

JAX Tyres & Auto Gilles Plains is looking for an experienced automotive professional to join our team as an Assistant Store Manager.

If you’re a Assistant Store Manager or Head Motor Mechanic, with leadership experience and a passion for customers, this is an opportunity to step into a role with career growth, job security and the backing of one of Australia’s most trusted automotive brands.

With over 75 years of industry experience and 90+ stores nationwide, JAX is a brand you can build your career with.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

Career progression and development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Company benefits and discounts

Company uniform

Long-term job security

Join an experienced and supportive team

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on store performance

What you’ll be doing

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll help drive the day-to-day success of the store by:

Delivering exceptional customer service and automotive advice

Supporting sales and store performance

Managing bookings and allocating workshop jobs

Supervising and mentoring workshop staff

Providing leadership, feedback and support to the team

Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and staff

Supporting efficient workshop and store operations

Managing inventory and stock take and control

Assisting with opening and closing procedures

What you’ll bring

Automotive experience is essential. We’re looking for someone who has:

Previous Assistant Store Manager or similar leadership experience (2+ years preferred)

Tyre, mechanical and/or wheel alignment experience

Strong customer service and communication skills

Proven leadership and team mentoring capability

Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Current and valid driver’s licence

Ability to work Saturdays if required roster, 8am–12pm

Your next move starts here

If you’re ready to move beyond the workshop and develop your career in automotive leadership, we want to hear from you.

Join JAX Tyres & Auto Gilles Plains and grow with a trusted Australian brand.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents at the time of application to be considered for this position.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years of retail management experience do you have?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as an assistant store manager?
• Do you have experience in a sales role?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic?
• How many years of Staff Supervision experience do you have?
• How many years experiences do you have in the tyre/automotive industry?
• Are you available to work on Saturdays rotating roster?

Vehicle Services & Repair 101-1,000 employees

Company Overview

JAX Tyres & Auto specialises in the sales and service of tyres, vehicle servicing, wheels, brakes and suspension. The company operates through more than 90 franchised stores across Australia.

Mission Statement:

Our goal is to be, and to be recognised as the most respected and professionally managed tyre and mechanical servicing house in Australia.

We are achieving this goal by ensuring highly experienced and motivated staff is working in a sustainable environment conducive to constant learning, maintaining standards and exceeding customer expectations.

Company Overview

JAX Tyres & Auto specialises in the sales and service of tyres, vehicle servicing, wheels, brakes and suspension. The company operates through more than 90 franchised stores across Australia.

Mission Statement:

Our goal is to be, and to be recognised as the most respected and professionally managed tyre and mechanical servicing house in Australia.

We are achieving this goal by ensuring highly experienced and motivated staff is working in a sustainable environment conducive to constant learning, maintaining standards and exceeding customer expectations.