Assistant Store Manager - Lead, Sell, Develop Your Team

Autobarn; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous team member discounts across

Industry-leading leave benefits

Clear career pathways across our brand

Recognition programme

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

Novated leasing

Fleet pricing

Employee share plan

Work-life balance with no late-nighttr

Job summary

Autobarn is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead from the front, drive sales results, and develop a customer‑focused team across a busy automotive retail environment.

You will work closely with the Store Manager, overseeing daily operations, coaching staff, and ensuring stock control while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope for growth within a national brand.

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.
• Experience with inventory, stock management and store operations.
• Retail experience essential; automotive industry advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, positive and well‑run store environment.
• Drivingsales by promoting products, upselling, and meeting sales targets.
• Assisting customers with automotive parts and accessories advice.
• Coaching, motivating and developing team members on theshop 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

Inventory management

Team motivation

Store operations

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Autobarn is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead from the front, drive sales results, and develop a customer‑focused team across a busy automotive retail environment.

You will work closely with the Store Manager, overseeing daily operations, coaching staff, and ensuring stock control while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope for growth within a national brand.