Store Manager - Cairns

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks on-site training

Job summary

Ampol is seeking a Store Manager to lead our Cairns stores in Queensland. You’ll drive operational excellence, mentor teams, and deliver outstanding one-stop-shop experiences for customers.

Join a fast-paced, compliant retail environment with six weeks of on-site training designed to set you up for success and support your professional development within Ampol’s customer‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams with a people-first approach.
• Strong coaching, development, and inclusive culture.
• Proven inventory management, merchandising, and standards experience.
• Sound financial acumen and safety/compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead with collaboration to drive operational excellence.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through personalised service.
• Enable sustainable performance while managing costs.
• Navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, compliant environment.
• Apply management expertise to store performance.

Skills

Retail management

People leadership

Inventory management

POS operations

Customer service

Job description

• Functional Area: Our Stores ( Retail & QSR)

Job Description

At Ampol, We’re Powered by People!

We’re redefining convenience, and as a Store Manager at Ampol, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformation. As the face of our stores, you'll treat each location as your own, driving excellence and creating outstanding one-stop-shop experiences for our customers.

As a Store Manager you will;

• Lead with Collaboration: Provide supportive, values‑aligned leadership to guide teams toward consistent operational excellence.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences: Foster warm, personalised service that strengthens customer trust and loyalty.
• Enable Sustainable Performance: Promote balanced decision‑making that achieves commercial outcomes while managing costs responsibly.
• Navigate Priorities Effectively: Manage competing demands in a fast‑paced, compliance‑focused environment with strong organisation and adaptability.
• Apply Your Expertise: Leverage your management experience, professional judgement, and flexibility to contribute meaningfully to store performance.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Experience in retail management with a supportive, people‑focused leadership style.
• Strong skills in coaching, team development, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.
• Proven ability in inventory management, visual merchandising, and maintaining operational standards.
• Sound judgement with a solutions‑focused approach and confidence in using POS and operational technology.
• Strong organisational skills, commitment to safety and compliance, financial acumen, and a history of delivering exceptional customer service.

World-Class Training: Enjoy 6 weeks of on-site training to set you up for success.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women and are winners of an Employer Brand award through LinkedIn.

Salary range between $67,000 to $82,000(plus allowances) based on experience.

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.