Store Manager | Fashion & Lifestyle | Kotara

Retailworld Resourcing; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Retailworld Resourcing is seeking an experienced Store Manager for a key Kotara location, Australia. You will lead a fashion/lifestyle retail team, drive sales and shape customer experience on the shop floor. This hands-on role focuses on coaching, rostering, stock management and delivering brand standards in a high-volume environment.

You will collaborate with Head Office on promotions, training and visual merchandising, maintaining a premium service culture and strong KPIs across the store.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in fashion or lifestyle retail.
• A strong people leader with a passion for coaching, development and succession planning.
• Sales-driven and commercially minded, confident working with KPIs and budgets.
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and energetic, thriving in a customer-facing leadership role.
• Experience within a high-volume shopping centre environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Be actively involved on the shop floor, supporting customers and leading from the front.
• Manage all day-to-day store operations including rosters, wages, stock and visual standards.
• Create a positive, accountable team culture where people feel supported and proud of their work.
• Monitor store performance, identify trends and take action to maximise opportunities.
• Ensure visual merchandising and presentation are always on brand and commercially strong.
• Work closely with Head Office to implement promotions, training and brand initiatives.
• Champion a premium customer experience that keeps customers coming back.

Skills

Store management

People leadership

Coaching & development

Sales & KPIs

Organisation

Hands-on leadership

High-volume centres

Job description

Your New Employer:

A proud Australian brand that has built a loyal following through its focus on quality, fit and effortless style. With beautifully curated stores and a strong emphasis on customer connection, they offer more than just fashion - they create a welcoming, uplifting retail experience. As the brand continues to grow, they’re looking for an experienced and passionate Store Manager to lead one of their key locations at Kotara.

Your New Role:

As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your store’s performance across sales, people, operations and customer experience. You’ll be a hands-on leader who inspires your team, drives results and ensures the store consistently reflects the brand’s values and standards.

• Lead, coach and motivate your team to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional service.
• Be actively involved on the shop floor, supporting customers and leading from the front.
• Manage all day-to-day store operations including rosters, wages, stock and visual standards.
• Create a positive, accountable team culture where people feel supported and proud of their work.
• Monitor store performance, identify trends and take action to maximise opportunities.
• Ensure visual merchandising and presentation are always on brand and commercially strong.
• Work closely with Head Office to implement promotions, training and brand initiatives.
• Champion a premium customer experience that keeps customers coming back.

The Experience Checklist:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in fashion or lifestyle retail.
• A strong people leader with a passion for coaching, development and succession planning.
• Sales-driven and commercially minded, confident working with KPIs and budgets.
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and energetic, thriving in a customer-facing leadership role.
• Experience within a high-volume shopping centre environment will be highly regarded.