Kmart Sydney Metro - Store Manager & Store Manager in Training

Kmart; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Store Manager in Sydney to lead a high‑performing team, drive store profitability, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will coach staff, manage budgets, plan the workforce, and collaborate across the organisation to achieve results in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role rewards resilience, strategic thinking, and a growth mindset while supporting inclusion, safety, and development of future leaders through mentoring.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in retail management and staff development.
• Experience managing budgets and driving KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive store profitability and operational excellence.
• Manage performance metrics and budgets.
• Collaborate across levels to build partnerships.
• Maintain attention to detail and prioritise tasks to drive productivity.
• Foster an inclusive culture and develop future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Resilience

Growth mindset

Job description

Brighter Futures Start here.

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.

Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers

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 [e-mail].