Store Manager - Lead High-Impact Retail Team & Growth

The Athlete'S Foot; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off across Accent Group brands – H

Exciting incentive program rewarding 1

Leadership events, brand activations,\

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Cairns is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to lead a high-performing team on a fixed-term contract ending November 2027. You will drive sales, people development, and store operations in collaboration with the Area Manager, delivering outstanding customer experiences and fostering community connections.

This full‑time leadership role emphasizes rostering, wage control, visual merchandising, stock management, and OH&S compliance, with opportunities to shape a positive store

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Senior Assistant Store Manager in fast-paced retail.
• Hands-on leadership style with a drive to lead from the front.
• Experience building high-performing teams and a culture of success.
• Strong rostering, wage control, visual merchandising, and stock management skills.
• Strategic thinker who identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to build relationships with support offices and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations including sales, KPIs, visual merchandising, stock management, and shrinkage
• Motivate and develop your team to achieve 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 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

Leadership

Team development

Retail operations

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Cairns is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to lead a high-performing team on a fixed-term contract ending November 2027. You will drive sales, people development, and store operations in collaboration with the Area Manager, delivering outstanding customer experiences and fostering community connections.

This full‑time leadership role emphasizes rostering, wage control, visual merchandising, stock management, and OH&S compliance, with opportunities to shape a positive store