Assistant Store Manager

Bapcor Limited; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

26 weeks paid parental leave

Extra leave options

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee share plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autobarn, part of Bapcor Ltd, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead frontline operations and coach a sales-driven team. You will work closely with the Store Manager to deliver great customer experiences and achieve KPIs in a vibrant automotive retail store.

Join a trusted national brand and contribute to daily store performance, inventory control, and staff development in a hands-on, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role.
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to drive sales and KPIs.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team.
• Exposure to inventory, stock management and store operations.
• Experience in retail or automotive industry is advantageous.
• Positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, positive and well-run store environment.
• Drive sales by promoting products, upselling, and meeting targets.
• Assist customers with automotive parts and accessories advice.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members on the shop floor.
• Assist with inventory, stock control and deliveries.
• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day operational leadership.
• Take responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Inventory management

Automotive retail experience

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Description

Ready to step up, lead from the front and drive sales success?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Autobarn family as an Assistant Store Manager! If you're ready to step up into leadership or looking to start your career in the automotive industry - this is your chance to learn, lead, and grow with a trusted retail brand.

As the Assistant Manager, you'll be working closely with the Store Manager, playing a hands‑on leadership role - supporting daily operations, driving sales results, and developing a customer‑focused team that takes pride in getting it right.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Creating a safe, positive and well‑run store environment
• Driving sales by promoting products, upselling, and meeting sales targets
• Assisting customers with automotive parts and accessories advice
• Coaching, motivating and developing team members on the shop floor
• Assisting with inventory, stock control and deliveries
• Supporting the Store Manager in day‑to‑day operational leadership
• Taking responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPIs
• Ability to coach and motivate a team
• Exposure to inventory, stock management and store operations
• Experience in retail or automotive industry (advantageous but not essential)
• A positive, hands‑on attitude and a willingness to keep learning

Why work for us?

In return, we offer competitive salaries, as well as provide continuous training & support with career development opportunities. We also offer a supportive team & network to assist you with leaving your mark on a nationally recognised business.

In Addition, We Also Offer

• Exclusive team member discounts for car parts and accessories across our brands
• Industry-leading leave options to support the important moments in your life: including 26 weeks paid parental leave, the option to purchase up to four weeks extra leave per year, paid birthday leave and volunteer leave.
• Opportunities to grow your career across our garage of brands.
• Free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program (EAP) and an annual free flu vaccination.
• Special fleet pricing, novated leasing and an employee share plan.
• Have the day off on your birthday!

Who are we?

At Autobarn, we pride ourselves on offering our people opportunities to develop and grow.

For nearly 40 years, Autobarn has provided customers with genuine care & knowledge about everything auto.

Today, Autobarn is part of Bapcor Ltd, Asia Pacific’s premier provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment & service.

We Pride Ourselves On Providing An Inclusive, Supportive And Diverse Work Environment For Our Staff, And Are Committed To Living Out Our Companies Values Every Day And In Every Way

• We Do the Right Thing
• We Are in it Together
• We Give a Damn
• We Get it Done

Bapcor and Autobarn are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.