Store Manager: Lead High-Impact Retail Team (40% Off)

The Athletes Foot; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off across Accent Group brands

Generous incentive program

Leadership events

Training and development

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Ballarat is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive strong store results. You’ll own day-to-day operations, develop your people, and create a welcoming, community-focused shopping experience.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll manage KPIs, rostering, stock, and visual merchandising while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and customer excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role in a vibrant retail setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Store Manager or Senior Assistant Store Manager in retail.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership with a 'Make it Happen' attitude.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and leading from the front.
• Strong operational know-how in rostering, wage control, merchandising and stock.
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify opportunities and improvements.
• Builds effective relationships with store teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations including sales, KPIs, visual merchandising, stock management, and shrinkage
• Motivate and develop your team to achieve business targets and deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Monitor sales performance and implement actions to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Manage wage budgets and rosters in line with company standards and GRIA guidelines
• Champion team development through training, coaching, and succession planning
• Create a strong, positive store culture focused on results, learning, and wellbeing
• Build community engagement through sporting partnerships and healthcare relationships
• Ensure OH&S compliance in line with national and state requirements

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Customer service

Retail operations

Roster management

OH&S compliance

Stakeholder relations

Tools

POS systems

Visual merchandising

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Ballarat is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive strong store results. You’ll own day-to-day operations, develop your people, and create a welcoming, community-focused shopping experience.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll manage KPIs, rostering, stock, and visual merchandising while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and customer excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role in a vibrant retail setting.