Assistant Store Manager Waurn Ponds VIC

Beacon Lighting; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share incentives

Birthday leave

Wellbeing days

Team discounts

Onsite parking

Uniform allowance

Laundry allowance

Employee share scheme

Bright Start induction

Job summary

Beacon Lighting Waurn Ponds is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in delivering outstanding customer experiences and driving sales. This full-time role focuses on coaching the team, everyday operations, and maintaining premium store presentation.

You’ll lead with energy in a busy retail environment, grow relationships, and contribute to a culture of safety and wellbeing, with every second weekend off as a benefit.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership and team development.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Proven track record in driving sales and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager to lead daily operations.
• Inspire and coach team to achieve sales and service goals.
• Ensure high standards of store presentation and safety.
• Build strong customer relationships and loyalty.
• Oversee training and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

Shape teams. Drive success. Build a brighter future.

Ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career? We're seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our Beacon Lighting Waurn Ponds store in VIC. This full-time opportunity will see you partnering with the Store Manager to inspire your team, grow sales, and create outstanding customer experiences, with the added benefit of every second weekend off.

Beacon Lighting is not your average retailer—you won’t just join the culture, you’ll help lead and define it.

THE BEACON DIFFERENCE

Ready to shine? We've got the benefits covered: competitive pay, profit share incentives, birthday leave, wellbeing days, generous team discounts, onsite parking, uniform and laundry allowances, and access to our employee share scheme. From day one, you'll be supported through our Bright Start induction program and receive ongoing training, exclusive product previews, and the opportunity to become an Accredited Lighting Consultant. If you're looking for a role with real career growth, you've found it.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

At Our Waurn Ponds Store, You'll Help Customers Find The Perfect Lighting Solutions While Creating An Exceptional In-store Experience. Working As Part Of a Supportive Team, You Will

• Inspire and develop your team through coaching, mentoring and hands-on leadership


• Drive commercial success by growing sales across retail, trade and design


• Deliver service that stands out, creating memorable experiences for every customer


• Build strong trade relationships and expand engagement with our Retail & Trade Loyalty Program


• Share your expertise to help customers make confident lighting and design decisions


• Create a store that shines, maintaining exceptional visual merchandising and presentation standards


• Lead a culture of safety and wellbeing, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for customers and team members


• Partner with the Store Manager to achieve operational excellence and store goals

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• You have experience thriving in a retail, sales or customer-focused environment


• You communicate with confidence and know how to bring out the best in people


• You approach each day with positivity, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn


• You stay calm under pressure, balancing competing priorities without missing the details


• You take ownership, solve problems and look for ways to make things better


• You hold a current driver's licence and enjoy being hands-on when needed

We're more than a lighting retailer—we're a team of passionate people helping Australians live brighter. With over 50 years of success, our growth continues to be powered by strong values, great customer experiences and a culture that puts people first.

A criminal history check may be conducted as part of the application process for roles at the Beacon Lighting Group.