Assistant Store Manager

Apco Service Stations; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Career growth

Hands-on role

Australian-owned

Job summary

APCO Service Stations in Geelong seeks an energetic Assistant Store Manager to lead a busy team, ensuring smooth daily operations and delivering outstanding customer service. This hands-on role involves rostering, stock control, and maintaining store standards while supporting the Store Manager.

You will work closely with the Store Manager, roster staff, monitor food safety, and step in during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Retail leadership experience or supervisory role
• Strong customer service focus and communication skills
• Good organisational and rostering abilities
• Ability to lead a team and drive store standards

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day store operations
• Lead, motivate and support a high-performing team
• Deliver exceptional customer service and lead by example
• Assist with staff rosters, day books and general store administration
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation and food safety standards
• Ensure stock is well displayed and store ready for trade
• Help train and develop team members
• Step up to lead when the Store Manager is away
• Provide overnight shift coverage when required to support the business

Job description

Assistant Store Manager – APCO Service Stations | Geelong based

Ready to step up and help lead a great team? Join APCO!

APCO Service Stations is a proudly Australian-owned and operated business, known for our great coffee, fresh food, convenience and genuine customer service.

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic, hands-on Assistant Store Manager to join our team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves retail, enjoys leading people and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of running a busy store.

The Role

Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll play a key role in keeping the store running smoothly, supporting the team and ensuring our customers have a great experience every time they visit.

This fulltime opportunity will include some weekend work, with flexibility to provide overnight shift coverage when required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day store operations
• Leading, motivating and supporting a positive, high-performing team
• Delivering exceptional customer service and leading by example
• Assisting with staff rosters, day books and general store administration
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety
• Ensuring stock is well presented, shelves are full and the store is ready for trade
• Helping train and develop team members
• Stepping up and taking charge when the Store Manager is away
• Providing overnight shift coverage when required to support the business

What We're Looking For:

• Previous retail, hospitality or convenience store experience, ideally in a supervisory or management role
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for customer service
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail
• Someone who takes pride in a clean, well-presented store
• Confidence with basic administration, rostering and daily store procedures
• Flexibility to work regular weekends, including overnight shifts when required

Why Join APCO?

• At APCO, we're big on teamwork, great culture and having a bit of fun along the way!
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to grow your leadership and management skills
• A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same
• Being part of a proudly Australian-owned business that values its people
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference and help drive store success

If you're a natural leader who loves a busy retail environment, takes pride in their work and enjoys bringing out the best in others, we'd love to hear from you!