Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle

Store ownership

Industry connections

Career development

Stability and support

Job summary

RecruitShop is partnering with a well-established water solutions business to recruit a Store Manager for the Townsville store. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management with practical irrigation and water-management advice for retail and trade customers.

You will lead a retail team, drive sales and profit, maintain stock and OH&S, and build strong relationships with trade customers, suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 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 weekends and travel occasionally.

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

Leadership

Retail management

Customer relations

Education

Certificate III in Irrigation (or equivalent)

Tools

OH&S knowledge

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
  

• 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