Assistant Store Manager

Universal Store; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development with clear paths to

Technical and leadership training

Strong, supportive team culture

Staff discounts and favourable rosters

Ideas valued workplace

Job summary

Perfect Stranger in Newcastle is seeking a driven, fully supported Assistant Store Manager to join a thriving retail team. This full‑time role works alongside the Store Manager and mirrors many leadership responsibilities, offering a clear path to senior management.

You’ll drive daily operations and coach staff to deliver consistent results. The role requires hands-on leadership, a sharp customer focus, and a willingness to lead by example in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in retail (Shift Supervisor / Assistant Store Manager).
• Strong sales focus with ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Warm, confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong operational understanding — VM, stock, store standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences every day.
• Support and coach team to achieve sales targets.
• Execute VM and promotional directives.
• Assist with inventory management and stock insights.
• Lead by example and uphold Perfect Stranger culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales leadership

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Stock management

Fast-paced

Detail-oriented

Job description

Perfect Stranger is looking for a driven and inspiring retail leader to step into aFull-TimeAssistant Store Managerrole. This position works closely with the Store Manager and mirrors many Store Manager responsibilities, making it the perfect step ifyou’relooking to grow your retail leadership career.

The successful candidate will work a Sunday–Thursday roster.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences every day.
• Support and coach team to achieve sales targets.
• Execute VM and promotional directives.
• Assistwith inventory management and stock insights.
• Lead by example and uphold Perfect Stranger culture.

Skills and Experience

• Previous leadership experience in retail (Shift Supervisor / Assistant Store Manager).
• Strong sales focus withabilityto motivate and lead a team.
• Warm, confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong operational understanding — VM, stock, store standards.
• Flexible, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to brand presentation.

What We Offer

• Career development with clear paths to Store Manager.
• Technical and leadership training.
• Strong, supportive team culture.
• Generous staff discounts andfavourablerosters.
• A workplace where your ideas are valued.

Our Values

• Care for Everyone
• Here to Help
• Make it Work
• Better than Good
• Contribute

No agency enquiries. Due tohighvolume of applications expected, we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.