Store Manager

Lagardère AWPL; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Work / Life Balance

Staff Discounts

Career Development

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to own Icons at Cairns Airport. You will lead from the front, drive sales, coach a high-performing team, and uphold exceptional service in a fast-paced food and retail venue that blends local flavours with take-away excellence.

In this Full-Time role you’ll manage labour, stock, safety and costs, shape a positive team culture and deliver consistently outstanding customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced retail, food or convenience environment.
• Strong people leadership and team-development capability.
• Commercial awareness with sales, labour and KPI focus.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to work across rotating shifts including mornings/evenings/weekends.
• Valid Australian working rights and eligibility to obtain an ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a fast-paced food and retail store.
• Coach, develop and inspire your team to perform at their best.
• Drive sales, service and overall store performance.
• Manage labour, rostering, stock, wastage and costs.
• Maintain strong food safety, compliance and presentation standards.
• Deliver consistently great customer experiences.
• Take ownership of store KPIs and improve performance.
• Lead merchandising, availability and retail standards.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Support the team during busy periods.

Skills

Leadership experience

People leadership

Commercial awareness

KPI management

Proactive leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Job description

Own the Store. Lead the Team. Deliver the Experience. – Cairns Airport

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs.

Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail and Food & Beverage concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

Icons is a fast-paced food and retail venue at Cairns Airport, offering travellers and our team, the best of both worlds. The venue combines a locally inspired food menu with crafted hot and cold beverages, refreshing non-alcoholic options and a range of local brews. Alongside this is an extensive retail offer, creating a unique mix of food, beverage and convenience for travellers on the move.

We’re looking for an energetic, commercially minded and hands-on Full-Time Store Manager who can take ownership of the store, lead from the front and build a high-performing team.

You’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the store, driving sales, delivering a great customer experience and maintaining strong operational, financial and people standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a fast-paced food and retail store
• Coach, develop and inspire your team to perform at their best
• Drive sales, service and overall store performance
• Manage labour, rostering, stock, wastage and operational costs
• Maintain strong food safety, compliance and presentation standards
• Deliver consistently great customer experiences
• Take ownership of store KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance
• Maintain strong merchandising, availability and retail standards
• Build a positive, accountable and respectful team culture
• Lead from the front and support the team during busy periods

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Store Manager looking to broaden their scope and skill set, with the autonomy to lead across a unique multi-style food and retail operation. Equally, it’s an exciting next step for an ambitious Assistant Store Manager who is ready to take on greater ownership, develop their leadership capability and progress into their first Store Manager role.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced retail, food or convenience environment
• Strong people leadership, coaching and team-development capability
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with sales, labour and operational KPIs
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment
• Flexibility to work across rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holiday (where required)
• Valid Australian working rights and eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

While we’re looking for someone who meets the majority of the skills and experience outlined, we also recognise that great leaders come from a range of backgrounds. This role requires someone who is confident operating with a high level of autonomy in a remote airport environment, so if you believe you have the experience, capability and qualifications to succeed in the role, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Parking – We offer free airport parking for our managers!
• Work / Life Balance – Ability to create a roster that works for you, Weekends are our quietest days.
• Staff Discounts – Generous meal allowance & get exclusive discounts on products in our stores!
• Career Development – Unrivalled opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network.
• Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top‑up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end‑of‑year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program – Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.