Retail Store Manager

Half Price Furniture Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Half Price Furniture Pty Ltd in NSW is expanding with showrooms in Liverpool and Auburn, seeking three experienced Retail Store Managers to lead day-to-day showroom operations across North St Marys, Liverpool and Auburn.

You will drive sales, manage staff, stock, pricing and promotions, coordinate orders and deliveries, and ensure WHS standards; salary AU$70,000–AU$85,000 p.a. plus super.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or equivalent relevant experience and skills.
• 1–2 years in retail management or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership to train, motivate and manage a retail team.
• Experience in sales management, stock control, stock replenishment and daily operations.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets, control costs and achieve sales targets.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with POS systems and general computer applications; e-commerce familiarity advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organise, manage and control daily showroom operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high presentation standards.
• Determine product mix, stock levels and service standards based on demand and trends.
• Lead in selecting new ranges and plan their launch and in-store presentation.
• Oversee inventory, stock replenishment and liaison with suppliers for transfers.
• Implement pricing, discounts and promotions in consultation with senior management.
• Coordinate showroom promotions and local marketing activities to meet sales targets.
• Lead sales efforts, set customer service standards and resolve escalations.
• Prepare budgets, set targets and monitor expenses to meet revenue goals.
• Maintain accurate records, oversee POS and cash handling, and conduct stocktakes.
• Coordinate staff recruitment, rostering, performance reviews and development.
• Manage orders, deliveries and stock issues with warehouse teams.
• Ensure WHS compliance and safe handling of furniture.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Budgeting

Sales management

Stock control

Customer service

Communication

Time management

POS systems

E-commerce familiarity

Team training

Education

Diploma qualification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Half Price Furniture Pty Ltd – North St Marys NSW

Half Price Furniture Pty Ltd is an established Australian furniture retailer offering a wide range of quality and affordable furniture through its showrooms in North St Marys, Campbelltown and Gosford, and online. As part of our expansion into new showrooms in Liverpool and Auburn, we are seeking three experienced and motivated Retail Store Managers to organise and control the day-to-day operations of our showrooms across main showroom North St Marys, new showrooms Liverpool and Auburn, NSW.

These are hands-on leadership roles with responsibility for managing showroom operations and commercial performance, including staff management, sales performance, purchasing, inventory control, pricing and promotions, budgeting, showroom presentation and customer service. Successful applicants will lead their respective showroom teams, maintain operational standards and contribute to business growth and profitability. The Liverpool and Auburn managers will also be responsible for setting up and launching their new showrooms.

Position: Retail Store Manager
Role: Full-time
Positions Available: 3

Locations and Salary Ranges

• Liverpool (New Showroom): $70,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Remuneration will reflect the showroom’s size, operational responsibilities and the successful applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, manage and control daily showroom operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high standards of store presentation and achievement of sales and customer service targets.
• Determine product mix, stock levels and service standards for the showroom, taking account of customer demand, sales trends and local market requirements.
• Contribute to evaluating and selecting new furniture ranges in consultation with management and plan their launch and in-store presentation.
• Oversee showroom inventory and stock replenishment in accordance with company purchasing policies, monitor stock levels and product demand, liaise with suppliers and coordinate stock transfers between locations to maintain product availability.
• Implement company-approved pricing, discount and promotional strategies in consultation with senior management, monitor sales performance, oversee showroom displays and visual merchandising, and coordinate local marketing activities to achieve sales targets.
• Plan and coordinate showroom promotions, sales events and product launches, and work with digital and marketing personnel to maintain accurate online product information, pricing and promotions.
• Lead the showroom sales effort and set customer service standards, and resolve escalated enquiries, returns, complaints and after-sales issues.
• Prepare and manage showroom budgets, set sales targets, monitor sales performance and operating expenses, and implement measures to control costs and achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Maintain accurate inventory, sales and financial records, oversee POS and cash-handling procedures, ensure daily reconciliations are completed, and conduct stocktakes to investigate discrepancies and minimise stock loss or damage.
• Manage staff selection, recruitment, training and supervision, prepare rosters, allocate responsibilities, conduct performance reviews and support team development.
• Coordinate customer orders, supplier deliveries and dispatch arrangements with warehouse and delivery teams, resolving stock availability and delivery issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and company procedures, including safe furniture handling, storage and showroom access.
• Prepare regular sales, stock and operational reports for management and identify opportunities to improve showroom performance and business efficiency.
• Coordinate with other showroom managers on stock transfers, merchandising, promotions and operational standards, while maintaining primary responsibility for the assigned showroom.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Diploma qualification or equivalent relevant experience and skills.
• At least 1-2 year’s of experience in retail management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train, motivate and manage a retail team.
• Experience in sales management, stock control, stock replenishment, supplier coordination and daily retail operations.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets, control costs and achieve sales targets.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Confidence using POS systems, inventory software and general computer applications; familiarity with e-commerce platforms is advantageous.
• Furniture or homewares retail experience is advantageous but not essential.

Rights to Work

Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia. Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.