Store Business Manager

Officeworks; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Benefits program

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Officeworks Kangaroo Flat is seeking a Store Business Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive an exceptional in-store experience for customers. You will coach, develop and empower staff with a focus on safety and sales excellence.

You will manage store operations, budgets and KPI-driven targets to maximise sales and profitability while maintaining cost controls within the budget. You’ll foster a positive culture and engage the local Bendigo community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large retail teams (30+).
• Proven ability to drive sales, loyalty and store safety.
• Strong understanding of KPI, budget management and cost control.
• Excellent time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team to deliver exceptional in-store customer experiences.
• Coach and develop store team to drive safety and performance.
• Lead from the front with workplace safety and compliance.
• Maximise store sales and profit while managing expenses.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail operations

KPIs & budgets

Safety management

Job description

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

An outstanding opportunity has emerged for an engaging, people-focused Store Manager to join Officeworks at our Kangaroo Flat store. The successful applicant will bring an impressive track record of achievement in retail management while demonstrating a highly engaging and collaborative style to help drive a fun, positive and safe culture in store.

As a Store Business Manager, you will inspire your team to deliver an exceptional experience in-store for our customers. You will develop a strong understanding of your store team, and provide coaching and development opportunities to set your team up for success. This includes providing training and coaching in safety, as well as leading from the front in terms of workplace health and safety.

Ensuring that the operation of your store is managed effectively to deliver outstanding results, you will maximise sales and profit earnings while maintaining expense levels according to budget.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring with you:

• Previous experience in a senior retail management role where you have led a large successful team - roughly 30+ as a minimum
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
• Flexible availability across our span of hours
• A strong understanding of a variety of Retail Operations
• Previous experience working to KPIs and budgets
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated people leadership and safety management.

Our culture

If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us! We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.