Manager In Training- B&L - Gold Coast region

Best-; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Best & Less is seeking a Manager in Training for the Gold Coast Region. This role is designed to develop future Store Managers who can lead with energy, coach teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will learn all aspects of store operations, rotate across stores as needed, and contribute to sales growth while building strong leadership capability.

Join a company that promotes from within and supports ambitious leaders who want long-term careers in retail management.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or another fast-paced environment.
• Desire to progress into Store Manager role.
• Strong communication skills and 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 Gold Coast Region as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

People development

Flexible across stores

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Best&Less Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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.

If this opportunity grabs your interest, we would love to hear from you!

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?