Assistant Store Manager - New Store Opening Gympie

Pillow Talk; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Store discount after qualifying period

Free onsite parking

Australian-owned company

Novated Leasing via Flare

Job summary

Pillow Talk is opening a new store in Gympie and seeks an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager, leading the team to drive sales and operations. You will review performance, execute action plans, and coach staff to deliver personalised customer experiences while upholding brand standards.

You will help create a positive store culture, manage stock and visual presentation, and contribute to sustainable revenue growth through engaging leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, customer-centric supervisory/Assistant Store Manager role.
• Large format, high-volume retail experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to support the Store Manager in the overall running of the store and leading teams to consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Fashion or trend-oriented with strengths in visual display and stock optimisation.
• Operational agility with a strong inventory management capability.
• Consultative selling experience with proven ability to train and coach in the art of consultative selling.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of creating, collaborating, and implementing ideas to improve store trade.
• Strong delegation skills with the ability to drive team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive the operational and sales performance of your store.
• Review store and team member performance on a regular basis and collaborate with the Store Manager to formulate and execute action plans that leverage your store’s potential.
• Be a brand ambassador and create highly personalised experiences for customers and employees alike, ensuring high engagement, enviable culture, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Coach your team in communicating our brand story and empower them by aligning efforts with the business strategy.

Skills

Retail supervision

Large format retail

Revenue targets

Visual merchandising

Inventory management

Consultative selling

Team coaching

Entrepreneurial mindset

Delegation

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - New Store Opening Gympie

When you find a role, a team and a culture that fits just so, it's a lot like feeling right at home. And that's what we want you to feel when you become part of our team.

Pillow Talk people are a special bunch, with a genuine passion for helping our customers turn the place they live into a home they love. We're warm, knowledgeable and proud of what we do. And in return, our people are rewarded with an abundance of opportunities to grow a meaningful career.

Whether you're drawn to retail, buying, styling, operations, store management or something in between, with our extensive store network across Australia, your next home could be with us.

As an Assistant Store Manager at Pillow Talk, you’ll partner with the Store Manager to lead the team and drive the operational and sales performance of your store. You’ll review store and team member performance on a regular basis and collaborate with the Store Manager to formulate and execute action plans that leverage your store’s potential. You’ll be a brand ambassador and create highly personalised experiences for customers and employees alike, ensuring high engagement, enviable culture, and sustainable revenue growth. You’ll coach your team in the art of communicating our brand story, evoking in-store passion and brand loyalty with team members and customers alike, and empower your team by demonstrating how their efforts align with the business strategy.

A bit about you...

• Experience in commercial, customer-centric supervisory/Assistant Store Manager role
• Large format, high-volume retail experience
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to support the Store Manager in the overall running of the store and leading teams to consistently achieve revenue targets
• Fashion or trend-oriented with strengths in visual display and stock optimisation
• Operational agility with a strong inventory management capability
• Consultative selling experience with proven ability to train and coach in the art of consultative selling
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of creating, collaborating, and implementing ideas to improve store trade
• Strong delegation skills with the ability to drive team productivity

Why we think you should consider joining the Pillow Talk Tribe!

• $68,500 plus super, and generous monthly performance incentives
• Sunday to Thursday roster
• Generous store discount after qualifying period - T&C's apply
• Free onsite parking
• 100% Australian-owned and operated company
• Experience the advantages of our Flare partnership- Novated Leasing and a host of other benefits await!
• One of the largest linen and homewares specialists in the country
• Opportunities for further learning and career growth
• Warm, friendly and supportive work environment
• Passionate and knowledgeable team
• On-trend, high-quality products that make "selling" a true pleasure
• Family values and a culture of inclusivity and belonging

Our business is in a good place right now, but where we are going is even better!

We are a CircleBackInitiative employer, which means we commit to responding to every person who expresses interest in working for us.

Pillow Talk are dedicated to equal opportunities for all and we aim to ensure no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of, or is disadvantaged by, any conditions or requirements that aren’t justifiable, therefore please do let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made ahead of your interview.