Store Manager

Recruit Shop; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super + Vehicle

Store ownership potential

Strong industry connections

Leadership development

Training across Think Water network

Stability and support

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd in Townsville is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our water and irrigation store. This hands-on role blends strong people leadership with practical irrigation and water management advice for retail and trade customers.

You will coach the team, drive sales, manage stock and OH&S, and build lasting relationships with suppliers and customers. Weekend work and occasional travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail management experience.
• Certificate III in Irrigation (or equivalent).
• Strong pump and irrigation knowledge, including diagnosing issues.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Flexible to work some weekends and travel occasionally.
• Background in irrigation, plumbing or water management retail is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and roster the retail team to hit store targets.
• Achieve monthly sales and profit budgets.
• Build strong relationships with trade customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Advise customers on irrigation, pump and water solutions, including diagnosing issues.
• Manage stock, purchasing, store presentation and OH&S compliance.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Leadership

Irrigation knowledge

Class C licence

Education

Certificate III in Irrigation

Job description

• Earn $120k - $140k Pa + Super + Vehicle | Negotiable Based On Experience

• Join A Well-Established Water Solutions Business Backed By A National Network
• Step Into a Store Leadership Role With Real Ownership And Strong Rewards

About The Company

Our client is a water and irrigation-focused business serving retail and trade customers in Townsville and the surrounding region. The store supports practical solutions across irrigation, pumps and water management, combining customer service with technical know-how.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and performance of their Townsville store. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working with people and customers, while also bringing practical knowledge to support irrigation, pumping and water management advice.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach and roster the retail team to hit store targets
• Achieve monthly sales and profit budgets
• Build strong relationships with trade customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Advise customers on irrigation, pump and water solutions, including diagnosing issues
• Manage stock, purchasing, store presentation and OH&S compliance

About You

The successful candidate will have a customer-focused leadership style and the ability to balance operational performance with practical technical support for irrigation and water management solutions.

You will ideally have:

• 3-5 years’ retail management experience
• Certificate III in Irrigation (or equivalent)
• Strong pump and irrigation knowledge, including diagnosing issues
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Flexible to work some weekends and travel occasionally

Desirable:

• Background in irrigation, plumbing or water management retail
• Commercial or agricultural experience

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary + Super + Vehicle | Negotiable Based On Experience
• Genuine Ownership Of A Successful Store, With Autonomy To Drive Its Growth
• Strong Industry Connections With Trade Customers, Suppliers And Partners
• Leadership Opportunity To Mentor Your Team And Build A High-Performing Culture
• Career Development Through Training Across The Wider Think Water Network
• Stability And Support From A Well-Established Water And Irrigation Business