assistant store manager

HR Partners; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a global off-price retailer in the Toowoomba region to identify a hands-on Assistant Store Manager for a permanent, immediate-start role.

The successful candidate will lead a fast-paced store, drive sales, manage expenses, and oversee merchandising, customer service, and daily operations while developing a high-performing team. This permanent position offers stability, a competitive salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of retail leadership experience as an Assistant or Store Manager.
• Ability to lead, develop, and empower a large retail team.
• Proficiency in store operations, merchandising, people management, customer service, and health and safety.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with reliable follow-through.
• Flexible availability across trading hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive store performance by supporting sales results, managing expenses, and overseeing key operations including merchandising, front-line, customer service, scheduling, and inventory intake.
• Attract, recruit, and cultivate top talent by providing training, development, and mentor-ship for team members.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment on the sales floor for both team members and customers.
• Communicate and implement action plans for store projects, target sales goals, company initiatives, and operational changes.
• Execute loss prevention and operational programs to improve store efficiency, layout, and minimize loss.

Skills

Retail leadership

People development

Store operations

Customer service

Communication & organization

Job description

Randstad is excited to be supporting our valued business partner, a global market leader in off-price retail, to source a hands-on Assistant Store Manager for a permanent, immediate-start role in the Toowoomba region.

Our partner operates a dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously expanding retail store network. To support their ongoing growth, we are seeking a passionate retail leader who wants to step into a stable, permanent position and be an active part of their journey.

About the Opportunity

This permanent position offers an immediate start along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Joining a global Fortune 100 business network, you will enjoy immediate security, professional recognition, and structured pathways for ongoing career development.

Key Responsibilities

Drive store performance by supporting sales results, managing expenses, and overseeing key operations including merchandising, front-line, customer service, scheduling, and inventory intake.

Attract, recruit, and cultivate top talent by providing training, development, and mentor-ship for team members.

Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment on the sales floor for both team members and customers.

Communicate and implement action plans for store projects, target sales goals, company initiatives, and operational changes.

Execute loss prevention and operational programs to improve store efficiency, layout, and minimize loss.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum of 2 years of retail leadership experience as an Assistant or Store Manager.

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and empower a large retail team.

Proficient in overall store operations, merchandising, people management, customer service, and health and safety.

Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong follow-through capabilities.

Flexible availability across trading hours to support store operational needs.

Why Work Here?

Permanent stability with an immediate start available.

Access to comprehensive training and skill development programs.

Global well-being and wellness initiatives covering physical, financial, and emotional health.

Clear career progression paths within an international retail brand.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.