Bottle Shop Manager

Tribe Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Autonomy and responsibility

Supportive environment

Job summary

Tribe Group is seeking an experienced Bottle Shop Manager to lead our Gladstone store, overseeing daily operations, staff leadership and top‑notch customer service. You will manage stock, promotions and supplier relationships while driving sales and profitability in a hands‑on role.

The ideal candidate has retail management experience, strong leadership skills and a proactive, autonomous approach to store performance in a liquor retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail management, ideally within a bottle shop or liquor retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Good understanding of stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of sales and profit margins.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for store operations.
• A positive, hands‑on approach and willingness to get involved wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day operations of the bottle shop.
• Leading, supporting and developing the store team.
• Delivering friendly and helpful customer service.
• Managing stock levels, ordering, deliveries and stocktakes.
• Monitoring sales performance, budgets and profit margins.
• Planning and running in‑store specials, promotions and pricing.
• Maintaining store presentation and merchandising standards.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and sales representatives.
• Managing staff rostering, training and performance.
• Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing requirements and workplace procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve sales and overall store performance.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Stock control

Customer service

Organisation

Budget awareness

Job description

Position: Bottle Shop Manager – Gladstone

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Bottle Shop Manager to lead our retail store in Gladstone.

This is a hands‑on management role suited to someone who enjoys working in retail, has strong leadership skills and knows what it takes to run a successful store. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations, leading and supporting the team, managing stock and ordering, driving sales and ensuring customers receive friendly and helpful service.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident taking ownership of the store’s performance, while creating a positive and welcoming environment for both customers and staff.

This is a full‑time opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the role and make a real contribution to the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the bottle shop

• Leading, supporting and developing the store team

• Delivering friendly and helpful customer service

• Managing stock levels, ordering, deliveries and stocktakes

• Monitoring sales performance, budgets and profit margins

• Planning and running in-store specials, promotions and pricing

• Maintaining store presentation and merchandising standards

• Building strong relationships with suppliers and sales representatives

• Managing staff rostering, training and performance

• Ensuring compliance with liquor licensing requirements and workplace procedures

• Identifying opportunities to improve sales and overall store performance

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in retail management, ideally within a bottle shop or liquor retail environment

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team

• Good understanding of stock control, ordering and inventory management

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of sales and profit margins

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Strong organisation and time management skills

• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for store operations

• A positive, hands‑on approach and willingness to get involved wherever needed

Previous experience in liquor retail will be highly regarded, but we’re also interested in candidates with strong retail management experience from other industries.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience

• A hands‑on role with genuine responsibility and autonomy

• A supportive working environment

• Staff discounts

• The opportunity to grow with an established business

About us

We are an established hospitality and retail business with a strong focus on great products, friendly service and creating a positive experience for our customers.

We’re looking for someone who shares that approach and takes pride in running a well‑presented, well‑managed store where customers enjoy coming back.

If you’re a hands‑on retail manager who enjoys leading a team and knows how to run a successful store, we’d love to hear from you.

All candidates must have working rights in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.