Store Manager: Lead a Dynamic Retail Team & Growth

Universal Store; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Leadership training

Collaborative team culture

Staff discounts

Job summary

Universal Store is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to step into a Store Manager role at Stockland Wetherill Park. You will lead a dynamic team, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while managing store operations and profitability.

The successful candidate will oversee rostering, budgets, and visual standards on a Tuesday–Saturday roster, with opportunities for further leadership growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a medium to large retail team.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to drive sales and profitability.
• Excellent customer experience focus.
• Solid understanding of visual merchandising and store standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day store operations with a strong floor presence.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a large, diverse team to build future leaders.
• Deliver outstanding customer experiences in line with store standards.
• Drive sales performance and store profitability through cost and productivity management.
• Manage rostering, budgets, and scheduling to achieve payroll targets.
• Maintain visual merchandising and overall store presentation.
• Recruit, train, and support team members with constructive feedback.
• Uphold Universal Store’s values, culture, and brand expectations.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales targets

Retail operations

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career?

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager who is eager to step into a Store Manager position and make their mark. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your own store, lead a passionate team, and drive both customer experience and commercial success.

At Universal Store, we're passionate about developing future leaders. Success in this role can open the door to further career progression, including opportunities to lead larger stores and expand your leadership experience across the business.

The successful candidate will work a Tuesday–Saturday roster, including late‑night trade.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day store operations with a strong and visible floor presence

• Inspire, coach, and develop a large, diverse team to build future leaders

• Deliver outstanding customer experiences in line with Universal Store service standards

• Drive sales performance and store profitability through strong cost and productivity management

• Manage rostering, budgets, and scheduling to achieve business and payroll targets

• Maintain visual merchandising, presentation standards, and overall store efficiency

• Recruit, train, and support team members through clear, honest, and constructive feedback

• Uphold and role‑model Universal Store’s values, culture, and brand expectations

Skills and Experience

• Strong retail background with hands‑on experience across both shop floor and stockroom

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, leading medium to large teams

• A warm, energetic communicator who leads with positivity and purpose

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment

• High attention to detail with a strong understanding of retail profitability

• Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets

• Confident in delivering feedback and communicating effectively at all levels

We Offer

• A business that genuinely invests in your growth and career pathway

• Comprehensive technical and leadership development

• A strong and supportive team culture

• Generous staff discounts andfavourablerosters

• A workplace where your ideas, creativity, and input are valued

Our Values

• Care for Everyone

• Here to Help

• Make It Work

• Better Than Good

• Contribute

Apply Now

Ifyou’reready to lead, inspire, and grow with a passionate, fashion‑focused team, apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

No agency enquiries. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.