Store Manager - Cairns

Foot Locker; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Employee discount on products

Career growth and training

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver exceptional in-store experiences. You will coach, develop and motivate staff while executing company strategies to maximize sales and profitability.

As Store Manager, you’ll drive training, scheduling, visual merchandising and daily operations to ensure top-tier service and performance across the store. A proven retail leader with a results-oriented mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a customer-facing retail or sales environment.
• Confident in engaging customers and delivering an elevated experience.
• Results-driven mindset with enthusiasm for people and products.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced omni-channel retail world.
• Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
• High integrity, ethics and trustworthiness.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver top performance and memorable customer experiences.
• Recruit, train and empower associates to grow and succeed.
• Drive results by executing plans to hit KPIs and profit targets.
• Create connections and build brand loyalty through personalized interactions.
• Set the standard for visual merchandising and store operations.
• Share product knowledge and coach the team to elevate customer interactions.
• Manage rosters and schedules to balance business needs with work-life balance.
• Monitor sales, budgets and performance to meet targets and financial goals.
• Oversee inventory, shrinkage control and policy compliance.
• Analyze store performance and implement action plans to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing

Results-driven

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Integrity

Flexible hours

Job description

Store Manager - Lead, Inspire, Achieve!
Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable customer experiences? Are you a natural leader who thrives on coaching and motivating a team to deliver excellence? If so, this is your opportunity to shine!

Overview

Store Manager - Lead, Inspire, Achieve!
Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable customer experiences? Are you a natural leader who thrives on coaching and motivating a team to deliver excellence? If so, this is your opportunity to shine!
As Store Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind a high-performing team, reporting directly to the District Manager. Your mission? To lead, develop, and inspire your team to deliver an exceptional in-store experience while executing company strategies that maximize sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Motivate: Coach your team to achieve top performance and create memorable customer experiences.
• Recruit & Develop: Hire, train, and empower associates to grow and succeed.
• Drive Results: Execute plans to hit key performance indicators and exceed profit goals.
• Create Connections: Build brand loyalty through authentic, personalized customer interactions.
• Set the Standard: Ensure visual merchandising and operational excellence across the store.
• Be the Expert: Share product knowledge and teach your team how to elevate every customer interaction.
• Manage Rosters: Create and manage efficient schedules to meet business needs while supporting work-life balance.
• Sales & Budget Accountability: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance, ensuring targets and budgets are met.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee inventory management, shrinkage control, and compliance with company policies.
• Strategic Planning: Analyze store performance and implement action plans to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a customer-facing retail or sales environment.
• Confidence in engaging customers and delivering an elevated experience.
• A results-driven mindset fueled by enthusiasm for people and products.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, omni-channel retail world.
• Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.
• High integrity, ethics, and trustworthiness.
• Flexible availability - including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Generous employee discount on our products
• Career growth opportunities with ongoing training and development
• A supportive, team-focused culture where your leadership makes an impact
• Access to health and wellbeing programs