Assistant Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive team discounts

26 weeks paid parental leave

Extra leave options

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Career growth across brands

Employee assistance program

Flu vaccination

Novated leasing

Employee share plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autobarn in Melton, VIC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations and grow a customer‑focused team. You will work closely with the Store Manager to deliver strong sales results and a safe, well‑run store environment.

This hands‑on leadership role offers training, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to advance within a trusted automotive retail brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role.
• Excellent customer service 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 but not essential.
• 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 sales 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

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Coaching

Inventory management

KPI drive

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 Store 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

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will support and contribute to:

• 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

Who we're looking for

You’ll bring a strong retail mindset and a genuine desire to lead and grow people. Ideally, you’ll have:

• 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

Additional Information

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.

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!