Assistant Store Manager

Bapcor Limited; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Parental leave 26w

Extra annual leave

Birthday leave

EAP counselling

Free flu vaccination

Fleet pricing

Employee share plan

Job summary

Autobarn is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Maroochydore to lead daily operations, coach a customer‑focused team, and drive sales targets.

You will work closely with the Store Manager, manage inventory, deliver exceptional service, and ensure a safe, well‑run store environment. This role offers career development within a nationally recognised automotive retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role.
• 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.
• Positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Coaching & mentoring

Inventory management

Store operations

Automotive knowledge

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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.