Lead Retail Assistant Manager | Commission & Growth

Universal Store; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Universal Store is seeking a driven Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in a full-time capacity. You will lead operations, drive sales, and coach the team to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a Sunday–Thursday roster and a strong focus on VM, stock, and brand standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate confidently, and contribute to a culture that values care, help, and

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in retail (Shift Supervisor / Assistant Store Manager).
• Strong sales focus with ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Warm, confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong operational understanding — VM, stock, store standards.
• Flexible, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to brand presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences every day.
• Support and coach team to achieve sales targets.
• Execute VM and promotional directives.
• Assist with inventory management and stock insights.
• Lead by example and uphold Universal Store culture.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales driven

Customer service

VM stock knowledge

Brand presentation

Communications

Job description

The Opportunity

Universal Store is looking for a driven and inspiring retail leader to step into aFull-Time Assistant Store Managerrole. This position works closely with the Store Manager and mirrors many Store Manager responsibilities, making it the perfect step ifyou’relooking to grow your retail leadership career.

The successful candidate will work a Sunday–Thursday roster.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and team performance.

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences every day.

• Support and coach team to achieve sales targets.

• Execute VM and promotional directives.

• Assistwith inventory management and stock insights.

• Lead by example and uphold Universal Store culture.

Skills and Experience

• Previous leadership experience in retail (Shift Supervisor / Assistant Store Manager).

• Strong sales focus withabilityto motivate and lead a team.

• Warm, confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.

• Strong operational understanding — VM, stock, store standards.

• Flexible, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and commitment to brand presentation.

What We Offer

• Up to $4,000 earning potential in commission.
• Career development with clear paths to Store Manager.

• Technical and leadership training.

• Strong, supportive team culture.

• Generous staff discounts andfavourablerosters.

• A workplace where your ideas are valued.

Our Values

• Care for Everyone

• Here to Help

• Make it Work

• Better than Good

• Contribute

Apply NowReady to take the next step? Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience.

No agency enquiries. Due tohighvolume of applications expected, we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.