Store Manager - Cairns

Footlocker; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Employee discount on products

Career growth opportunities

Team-focused culture

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Footlocker in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team, deliver exceptional in-store experiences, and translate company strategies into daily actions that boost sales and profitability.

You will recruit, train, and motivate staff, ensure outstanding customer service, manage rosters, visual merchandising, inventory, and budgets, while upholding brand standards and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a customer-facing retail environment.
• Ability to engage customers and deliver elevated experiences.
• Results-driven mindset with enthusiasm for people and products.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced omni-channel retail world.
• Strong problem-solving and financial awareness.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team to deliver top performance and memorable experiences.
• Recruit, train and empower associates to grow.
• Drive results by hitting KPIs and budget targets.
• Build brand loyalty through authentic customer interactions.
• Maintain visual merchandising and store operations.
• Share product knowledge and coach staff.
• Manage rosters to balance business needs and work-life balance.
• Monitor sales and budgets, analyze performance.
• Oversee inventory, shrinkage control and policies.
• Analyze store performance and plan actions to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Results-driven

Adaptability

Problem solving

Integrity

Flexible schedule

Job description

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