Manager in Training - B&L - Brisbane City

Best & Less; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Best&Less Brisbane City Region is looking for a Manager in Training to grow into a Store Manager role within our expanding Brisbane City Region stores. You’ll lead with energy, foster a customer-first mindset, and gain hands-on experience across stock management, merchandising, rostering and store operations.

You will be mentored by experienced leaders as you develop leadership capability, coaching teams and driving sales growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing the skills and experience needed to become a successful Store Manager.
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences by leading with energy, positivity, and a customer-first mindset.
• Building strong leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and supporting team members.
• Learning all aspects of successful store operations, including stock management, visual merchandising, rostering, and productivity.
• Supporting sales growth and developing a strong understanding of key commercial drivers.
• Maintaining high standards across the sales floor and back-of-house operations.
• Leading with pace and adaptability in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Working alongside experienced leaders who will support your growth and development every step of the way.

Job description

Manager in Training - B&L - Brisbane City

Best&Less Brisbane City Region |
Manager in Training
Grow Your Career With Best&Less

As Best&Less continues to grow, we're investing in future leaders to support our expanding store network across the Brisbane City Region. This opportunity is designed for ambitious retail leaders who are ready to take the next step towards Store Management and build a long-term career with a business that promotes from within.

You may have noticed multiple Best&Less leadership opportunities advertised across the region. That's intentional. As Best&Less continues to grow, we're investing in building a strong pipeline of future leaders who can support our expanding store network, strengthen team capability, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role is an opportunity to grow your leadership career while playing a key part in our continued success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing the skills and experience needed to become a successful Store Manager.
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences by leading with energy, positivity, and a customer-first mindset.
• Building strong leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and supporting team members.
• Learning all aspects of successful store operations, including stock management, visual merchandising, rostering, and productivity.
• Supporting sales growth and developing a strong understanding of key commercial drivers.
• Maintaining high standards across the sales floor and back-of-house operations.
• Leading with pace and adaptability in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Working alongside experienced leaders who will support your growth and development every step of the way.

About You

• Previous leadership experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or another fast-paced environment.
• A genuine desire to progress into a Store Manager role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A hands-on leadership approach and willingness to lead from the front.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Passionate about developing people and creating positive team cultures.
• Flexible to work across multiple stores within the Brisbane City Region as required.

This role is active and hands-on, with Besties spending most of their shift on their feet, assisting customers, restocking shelves, and keeping the store looking its best. You'll need to be adaptable, ready to switch between tasks quickly, and comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment.

Why Join Best&Less?

Our TEAM&I values are at the heart of everything we do.

Teamwork - We work together to achieve great results.
Excellence - We strive to be our best every day.
Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
Make it Happen - We embrace challenges, find solutions, and deliver results.
Integrity - We do the right thing for our customers, teams, and communities.

At Best&Less, we make it easy for Aussie families to look and feel their best at great value. Our real magic is our people. We're passionate about developing talent from within and creating genuine pathways for career progression.

Many of our leaders began their careers in-store and have progressed into Store Manager, Regional Manager, and Support Office roles. As our business continues to grow, we're creating even more opportunities for ambitious Besties to develop their leadership capability and build rewarding long-term careers.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a store manager?