Kmart Sydney Metro - Store Manager

Kmart; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive exceptional customer experiences across a busy retail environment. You will shape operations, coach staff, and deliver strong financial outcomes while fostering an inclusive culture where people and business thrive.

In this role you will set strategic direction, manage budgets, and partner with leaders to continuously improve store performance and customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team and driving performance.
• Ability to manage budgets, profitability and store metrics.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing store team.
• Drive store profitability, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Manage performance metrics and budgets to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate across levels to align goals and expectations.
• Maintain attention to detail with strong planning and prioritisation.
• Embrace feedback and seek continuous improvement in team and store results.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Resilience

Growth mindset

Job description

At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.Store Managers at Kmart play a critical role in shaping the customer experience and driving operational excellence. You will lead with purpose and impact - driving strong financial outcomes and fostering an inclusive culture where people and business thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation – Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, identifying and nurturing future leaders through talent development and succession planning initiatives, while providing ongoing feedback and support to drive individual and team success.
• Strategic Thinking – Drive store profitability, productivity and operational excellence by managing performance metrics, controlling budgets, leveraging workforce planning tools, and leading initiatives that enhance efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Relationship Building – Collaborate effectively across all levels, managing expectations and building strong partnerships to drive team success.
• Operational Excellence – Maintain a strong attention to detail, with exceptional planning and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks while driving productivity and results.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Remain composed under pressure, adapt to challenges, and continuously seek opportunities to improve.
• Growth Mindset – Embrace feedback, focus on self-development, and drive ongoing improvement in both team and business performance.

At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at ***************@kmart.com.au.