Store Manager – Panda Mart Preston

Panda Mart; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Mart is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily store operations in Melbourne and lead a team to deliver excellent customer service. You will manage rostering, training, recruitment and ongoing staff development while maintaining store presentation and inventory control.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to work weekends and public holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as Store Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of retail operations, inventory management and customer service.
• Ability to manage staff, solve day-to-day problems and work independently.
• Attention to detail and keeping a well-organised store.
• Good English communication skills and valid Australian working rights.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure the store runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead, supervise and support store staff, including rostering, training and performance management.
• Assist with staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Handle general store administration, staff records, routine reports and daily operational matters.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, store presentation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Manage merchandise displays, stock availability, replenishment and inventory control.
• Assist with in-store promotions, seasonal displays and merchandising activities.
• Monitor store sales, operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Identify operational problems and suggest practical improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and retail procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Retail operations

Inventory management

Problem solving

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure the store runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead, supervise and support store staff, including rostering, training and performance management.
• Assist with staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Handle general store administration, staff records, routine reports and daily operational matters.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, store presentation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Manage merchandise displays, stock availability, replenishment and inventory control.
• Assist with in-store promotions, seasonal displays and merchandising activities.
• Monitor store sales, operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Identify operational problems and suggest practical improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and retail procedures.

About you

• Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Deputy Manager, Department Manager, Retail Supervisor or in a similar retail leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of retail operations, inventory management and customer service.
• Ability to manage staff, solve day-to-day problems and work independently.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain a well-organised and presentable store.
• Good English communication skills and valid Australian working rights.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays when required.

About us

Panda Mart is a growing retail business offering a wide range of groceries, household products and everyday essentials.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a store manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?

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