Retail Manager Auburn

Savers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savers is seeking a Retail Manager for the Auburn store in Sydney. You will lead the Retail Operations team, owning the sales floor, customer experience and team performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will drive store performance through hands-on execution and real-time decision making. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll review performance data, coach staff to lift service and productivity, manage stock flow and support onboarding and

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high-volume environments such as retail, hospitality or logistics.
• Strong ability to make decisions quickly, prioritise and perform under pressure.
• Proven coaching skills and the confidence to lead from the front.
• Ability to drive results through stock flow, merchandising and in-store execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a large front-end team.
• Drive sales performance through stock flow, merchandising and in-store execution.
• Take ownership of daily and weekly trading results.
• Partner with Store and District leadership to plan and deliver on key business priorities.
• Build capability across your team in a high-change, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail operations

Coaching skills

Decision making under pressure

Data interpretation

Job description

About the Business

At Savers we’re a team of thrifters: doers, supporters and big thinkers, each bringing our own passion and our own unique potential. Here, getting things done is just the beginning. We’re hardwired to look for smarter, better, more meaningful ways to do it right - for people and for purpose. We are building strong leadership capability in our stores - and are looking for leaders who want to be part of that journey.

About the Role

This isn’t a typical retail leadership role. As a Retail Manager at Auburn, you will lead the Retail Operations team - owning the sales floor, customer experience and team performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will play a critical role in driving store performance through strong leadership, real-time decision making and hands‑on execution. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a large front-end team
• Drive sales performance through stock flow, merchandising and in-store execution
• Take ownership of daily and weekly trading results
• Partner with Store and District leadership to plan and deliver on key business priorities
• Build capability across your team in a high-change, fast-paced environment

What Your Day Might Look Like

No two days are the same, but your focus will always be on leading your team and delivering results.

• Review sales and performance data, adjusting the floor to maximise results
• Lead and coach team members to lift service, productivity and standards
• Manage high-volume stock flow and ensure the shop floor is fully optimised
• Support onboarding and development of new team members
• Work closely with your Store Manager to plan upcoming trading periods and initiatives

About You

You are a hands‑on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to get the best out of a team. You’ll bring:

• Experience leading teams in retail, hospitality, logistics or other high-volume environments
• The ability to make decisions, prioritise effectively and perform under pressure
• Strong coaching skills and the confidence to lead from the front
• A focus on outcomes—you take ownership of performance and drive results
• A practical, adaptable leadership style suited to a dynamic and changing environment

Why Join Savers

At Savers, you’ll be part of a business that offers something different.

• Real ownership - you’ll lead a large team and have a direct impact on store performance
• Fast-paced environment - ideal for leaders who enjoy variety and challenge
• Career growth - we promote from within and provide opportunities to step into broader leadership roles
• Purpose with impact - every role contributes to our mission to make secondhand second nature,
• With us, you won’t stand still - the work is hands‑on and fast-moving but it’s always backed by genuine care for everyone that works here. For the right leader, it’s an opportunity to build capability, take ownership and grow your career.