Assistant Store Manager: Path to 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 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.