Assistant Store Manager

Baby Bunting Pty; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pathways

Team discounts

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive salary

Team culture

Job summary

Baby Bunting Pty, Australia's leading baby retailer in Dubbo, seeks an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in running daily operations and developing a high-performing team. You will mentor staff, drive sales, and ensure memorable customer experiences for parents and carers.

The role offers a fulltime permanent contract with a Sunday-Thursday roster, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture that helps grow your career in retail.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of retail leadership experience (big box preferred or Store Manager from a smaller format).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proven success in achieving sales and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily store operations and mentor your team.
• Provide excellent customer service with a focus on helping parents and carers.
• Oversee stock levels, inventory management, and loss prevention with the store admin and warehouse teams.
• Promote a safe workplace by championing OH&S standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Sales targets

Safety-conscious

Job description

Baby Bunting is Australia's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey. Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

If you're an experienced retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to support a team while delivering outstanding in-store experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Join the Baby Bunting Dubbo team! Help families find the right products, deliver great service, and grow your career with Australia's leading baby retailer.

Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent

Roster: Sunday - Thursday

About the Role

As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to lead daily store operations, mentor your team, and ensure every customer enjoys a supportive and memorable experience.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Lead & Support

Motivate your team, help with onboarding and training, and create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.

Customer-First Focus

Support parents and carers by providing expert advice, demonstrating key product features, and creating warm, welcoming interactions.

Back-of-House Management

Oversee stock levels, assist with inventory management, loss prevention, and collaborate with the store admin and warehouse team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Promote a Safe Workplace

Champion OH&S standards and support a safe environment for both the team and our customers.

About You

You’re a passionate, hands‑on leader who thrives in retail, knows how to bring out the best in others, and is excited to grow with a business that truly makes a difference.

What you bring to the team:

• 2–3 years of retail leadership experience (big box preferred or Store Manager from a smaller format)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for mentoring and developing others
• Proven success in achieving sales and performance targets
• High attention to detail and a commitment to safety and service

Perks & Benefits

• Training pathways to support your growth and career development
• Amazing team discounts
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing
• Competitive salary
• A supportive, friendly team culture that celebrates wins and supports your goals

Please Note

All successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will undergo a Right to Work check.

Due to the personal nature of our work, a National Police Criminal History check will also be required.

We use Sapia.ai to help with the first step of screening with our wonderful Talent team reviewing every response and makes all hiring decisions. Any personality insights you receive are just for you and aren’t shared with Baby Bunting or used to decide your suitability.