Store Manager

Autobarn AU; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Bapcor brands

Paid Birthday Leave

Flexible leave options

Financial wellbeing resources

Novated leasing options

Salary sacrifice benefits

Discounted health insurance

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Autobarn Brisbane is seeking a Store Manager to lead day‑to‑day store operations, inspire a high‑performing team, and deliver an outstanding customer experience in a busy automotive parts environment.

You will drive sales and operational performance, manage budgets and inventory, champion safety, and coach staff to achieve KPIs. A track record in automotive or large-format retail, strong people leadership, and a customer‑centric mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Store Manager or senior retail leader, ideally within automotive or large-format retail.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercial mindset with experience delivering sales growth and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture and compliance with company policies.
• Drive profitability through sales, budgets, margins, inventory, and rostering.
• Inspire, motivate, and empower your team to achieve sales targets and service excellence.
• Ensure promotional activity, store presentation, and customer experience meet standards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop staff while fostering an inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Store management

Customer service

Team development

KPI focus

Job description

With over 40 years in the business and 145 stores nationwide, Autobarn is proud to be Australia’s go-to destination for quality automotive parts, accessories, and expert advice. From motoring enthusiasts to everyday drivers, we’re here to help our customers keep their vehicles in top condition.

Help Customers Get Road‑Ready – join the Autobarn family as a Store Manager!

As the Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the store, inspiring a high-performing team, and fostering a positive, customer-focused culture. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll drive sales and operational performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll play a key role in achieving business objectives and creating an environment where both team members and customers thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We offer competitive salaries, as well as provide continuous training & support with career development opportunities. We also offer a supportive team & network to assist you with leaving your mark on a nationally recognised business.

In addition, we also offer:

• Discounts across Bapcor brands
• Flexible leave options
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Discounted health insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Career development opportunities across a national business
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and values-driven team

…and many more!

With over 40 years in the business and 145 stores nationwide, Autobarn is proud to be Australia’s go-to destination for quality automotive parts, accessories, and expert advice. From motoring enthusiasts to everyday drivers, we’re here to help our customers keep their vehicles in top condition.

Help Customers Get Road‑Ready – join the Autobarn family as a Store Manager!

As the Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the store, inspiring a high-performing team, and fostering a positive, customer-focused culture. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll drive sales and operational performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll play a key role in achieving business objectives and creating an environment where both team members and customers thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We offer competitive salaries, as well as provide continuous training & support with career development opportunities. We also offer a supportive team & network to assist you with leaving your mark on a nationally recognised business.

In addition, we also offer:

• Discounts across Bapcor brands
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Flexible leave options
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Discounted health insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Career development opportunities across a national business
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and values-driven team

…and many more!

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

Health & Safety

Champion a strong safety-first culture by promoting safe work practices, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, proactively identifying and reporting risks, and engaging your team in safety initiatives.

Financial & Operational Performance

Drive profitable store performance through effective management of sales, budgets, margins, inventory, and rostering. Utilise business reporting, scorecards, and workforce management tools to maximise results, control costs, and minimise loss.

Leadership & Sales Growth

Lead by example and bring the Autobarn values to life every day. Inspire, motivate, and empower your team to achieve sales targets, deliver operational excellence, and provide outstanding customer service.

Store Presentation & Standards

Ensure the consistent execution of retail processes, visual merchandising standards, promotional activity, and store presentation, creating a welcoming and engaging shopping experience for every customer.

People Development & Culture

Build and develop a passionate, capable team by recruiting for values, coaching performance, recognising success, and creating opportunities for growth. Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages accountability, engagement, and service excellence.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused retail leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about developing people, driving performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience as a Store Manager or senior retail leader, ideally within automotive, specialty retail, or a large-format retail environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• A commercial and results-driven mindset, with experience delivering sales growth, achieving KPIs, and managing store performance.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with customers, team members, and key stakeholders.
• A values-led and collaborative approach, with the adaptability to lead change, inspire others, and create a positive team culture.
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, compliance, and risk management, ensuring a safe and productive environment for both customers and team members.

Experience or interest in the automotive industry is highly regarded, but most importantly, we're looking for a passionate leader who can bring out the best in their team and drive outstanding results.

Additional Information

Autobarn is part of Bapcor Ltd, Australasia’s leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and service. Our group includes iconic brands like Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade, BNT, and Baxters – with more than 1,000 locations and 5,000+ team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, supportive and diverse work environment for our staff, and are committed to living out our companies values every day and in every way:

• Doing the right thing
• Being in it together
• Giving a damn
• Getting it done