Store Manager

Autobarn; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 in Osborne Park, Australia, is seeking a Store Manager to lead day-to-day store operations, drive profitability, and develop a high-performing team while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will coach staff, manage budgets, maintain stock, and ensure OH&S compliance, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on achieving KPIs and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Store Manager or senior retail leader.
• Strong people leadership skills, ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercial and results-driven mindset with experience delivering sales growth, KPIs.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Values-led, collaborative approach with ability to lead change.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day store activities, including sales, operations, administration, and team leadership
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to increase sales and drive store profitability
• Manage store inventory proactively, controlling obsolete and overstocked items to maintain optimal product availability and meet customer demand
• Lead, coach, and develop store employees, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment that motivates staff to achieve branch targets and KPIs
• Take responsibility for OH&S compliance and ensure safety education and training remains current
• Analyse financial performance, manage budgets, and process invoices, credits, and warranties
• Recruit, onboard, and manage staff performance through regular feedback and performance reviews
• Champion organisational programs and initiatives, inspiring team engagement and adoption
• Resolve customer and employee concerns with empathy and decisiveness
• Work Saturday mornings as required to support store operations

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Commercial Mindset

Customer Service

Communication

OH&S Compliance

Job description

Company 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 offercompetitive salaries, as well as providecontinuous training & supportwithcareer development opportunities.We also offer asupportive team & networkto assist you withleaving your markon 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

We're looking for an energetic and results-driven Store Manager to lead our store operations in Osborne Park, Australia. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll connect our business, our people, and our customers by bringing our store's business plan to life. You'll drive profitability, manage financial performance, and lead a high-performing team with transparency and vision. As a hands‑on leader, you'll coach and develop your employees, address performance gaps, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional commercial and customer outcomes while upholding our organizational values.

• Oversee all day-to-day store activities, including sales, operations, administration, and team leadership
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to increase sales and drive store profitability
• Manage store inventory proactively, controlling obsolete and overstocked items to maintain optimal product availability and meet customer demand
• Lead, coach, and develop store employees, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment that motivates staff to achieve branch targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Take responsibility for occupational health and safety (OH&S) compliance and ensure all safety education and training remains current
• Analyse financial performance, manage budgets, and process administrative functions including invoices, credits, and warranties
• Recruit, onboard, and manage staff performance through regular feedback and performance reviews
• Champion organisational programs and initiatives, inspiring team engagement and adoption
• Resolve customer and employee concerns with empathy and decisiveness
• Work Saturday mornings as required to support store operations

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