Full Time Store Manager

Business Nest; Bombala; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Uprise Retail Group Pty Ltd, trading as IGA Bombala, seeks an experienced Store Manager for a full-time, permanent role in Bombala, NSW. The role focuses on daily operations, staff leadership, merchandising, purchasing and inventory control to deliver strong trading results.

You will manage a team, coordinate stock across grocery and fresh departments, and ensure exceptional customer service while complying with WHS and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in store management or department management with financial responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage store operations and lead a team.
• Strong focus on customer service, stock control and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and trading results.
• Lead, roster and train the store team, including department managers.
• Manage stock across grocery and fresh departments and control shrinkage.
• Set pricing, promotions and in-store specials.
• Ensure food safety, WHS and award compliance.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

Stock management

Merchandising

Inventory control

Staff training

Budgeting/finance responsibility

Negotiation

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma or higher qualification

Tools

Ordering systems

Reporting systems

Job description

Uprise Retail Group Pty Ltd, trading as IGA Bombala, is an independently owned IGA fresh food supermarket located in Bombala, NSW 2632. We are seeking an experienced Store Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in store management and be capable of overseeing daily operations, staff performance, merchandising, purchasing, stock management and inventory control.

Location: Bombala, NSW 2632
Position: Store Manager
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Owner

An annual salary of $79,500 to $87,500, plus superannuation, will be offered depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. Employment conditions will comply with the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004).

Applications open on 15 September 2026 and close on 15 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the store’s daily operations and trading results.
• Manage a daily supermarket operation with a strong focus on fresh food and a product range suited to the local customer base.
• Achieve budgeted sales, gross profit and wage targets.
• Set retail pricing and run catalogue promotions and in-store specials.
• Order and manage stock across the grocery and fresh departments and control shrinkage.
• Lead, roster and train the store team, including Department Managers.
• Recruit staff, train them and manage employee performance.
• Maintain presentation and merchandising standards throughout the store.
• Ensure high standards of customer service in every department.
• Deal with Metcash and local suppliers and negotiate favourable trading terms.
• Ensure the store meets its food safety, work health and safety and award obligations and that it passes audits.
• Represent the business within the Bombala community.
• Keep accurate records and report to the owner on sales, wages, stock, staffing and regulatory compliance.

Skill & Experience

• At least a relevant diploma or a higher qualification or at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a qualification.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience, or the part-time equivalent, in retail or store management, or in a department management or supervisory role that carried financial responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supermarket retail operations.
• Sound knowledge of ordering, stock control, product presentation and loss prevention.
• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Intermediate computer skills, including daily use of ordering and reporting systems.
• Availability to work weekends and early starts.