Full Time Store / Retail Manager

Business Nest; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Keli Kunj Retail Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Store Manager in Byron Bay, NSW to oversee day-to-day operations, staff performance, merchandising and stock control.

The successful candidate will lead a high-volume supermarket focused on fresh food, achieve sales and profit targets, manage pricing and promotions, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year full-time retail or store management experience.
• Experience managing supermarket operations and staff.
• Knowledge of inventory management, stock control, and loss prevention.
• Strong customer service commitment.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day store operations and performance.
• Manage high-volume supermarket with focus on fresh food.
• Meet budgeted sales, gross profit and labour targets.
• Oversee pricing, sales campaigns and in-store promotions.
• Ensure legal compliance and audit readiness.
• Maintain company standards and loss-prevention procedures.
• Lead and support store team including Department Managers.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and maintain relationships.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, and employees.
• Increase sales and drive profitable outcomes.
• Represent business in the local community.
• Recruit, train and manage staff performance.
• Maintain records and prepare reports for owner.

Skills

Store management

Retail operations

Inventory management

Customer service

IT skills

Weekend availability

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Keli Kunj Retail Pty Ltd is an independently owned IGA fresh food retailer located in Byron Bay, NSW 2481. 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: Byron Bay, NSW 2481

Position: Store Manager
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Owner

An annual salary of $85,500 to $95,500, plus superannuation, will be offered to the successful candidate, depending on their qualifications, skills, and experience. Employment conditions will comply with the General Retail Industry Award (MA000004).

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the store’s day-to-day operations, performance, and overall results.
• Manage a high-volume supermarket with a strong focus on fresh food and maintaining an appropriate product range.
• Achieve budgeted sales, gross profit, and labour targets.
• Oversee pricing and implement sales campaigns and regular in-store promotions.
• Ensure the store complies with all relevant legislative obligations and audit requirements.
• Maintain company standards and apply effective loss-prevention procedures.
• Lead and support the store team, including Department Managers.
• Ensure consistently high standards of customer service across all departments.
• Negotiate favourable commercial terms and maintain productive relationships with suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and employees to achieve business objectives.
• Increase sales and guide the team towards profitable outcomes.
• Build relationships within the local community and represent the business professionally.
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage employee performance.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for the owner relating to financial accounts, staffing, regulatory compliance, and other business activities.

Skill & Experience

• At least one year of full-time experience, or equivalent part-time experience, in retail or store management, or in a department management or supervisory position that included financial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supermarket retail operations successfully.
• A sound knowledge of product presentation, inventory management, stock control, and loss prevention.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Intermediate computer and IT skills.
• Availability to work weekends when required.