Shellharbour - Assistant Store Manager - Shellharbour

Universal Store; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission up to $4,000

Career development

Technical and leadership training

Supportive team culture

Staff discounts

Favourable rosters

Ideas valued

Job summary

Universal Store is seeking a driven and inspiring retail leader for a Full-Time Assistant Store Manager role in Shellharbour City, NSW. You will work a Sunday–Thursday roster and partner with the Store Manager to mirror responsibilities, guiding the team to deliver great customer experiences.

This role emphasizes coaching, merchandise presentation, stock control, and achieving sales targets while upholding Universal Store values and culture.

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

Leadership

Sales focus

Customer service

Communication

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Universal Store is looking for a driven and inspiring retail leader to step into a Full-Time Assistant Store Manager role. This position works closely with the Store Manager and mirrors many Store Manager responsibilities, making it the perfect step if you’re looking 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.
• Assist with 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 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.

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 and favourable rosters.
• A workplace where your ideas are valued.

Our Values

• Care for Everyone
• Here to Help
• Make it Work
• Better than Good
• Contribute