TAF Ballarat | Store Manager

Colonial Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Accent Group brands

Generous incentive program

Leadership events and product launches

Training and development

Job summary

The Athlete’s Foot Ballarat is seeking a full-time Store Manager to lead our high-performing team. You’ll work closely with the Area Manager to drive sales, service and store standards while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You’ll coach and develop staff, manage rosters and wage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure OH&S compliance. This role combines hands-on leadership with community engagement and brand partnerships to grow the store and the local footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fast-paced retail team in a similar environment.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop staff to meet targets.
• Strong operational skills including rostering, wage control, VM, and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations, including sales, KPIs, visual merchandising, stock 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 training, coaching and succession planning to build capability.
• Create a 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

Leadership

Team development

Rostering & wage control

Visual merchandising

Customer service excellence

Job description

The Athlete’s Foot Store Manager | Ballarat

About the Role

We're looking for a full-time Store Manager to lead our high-performing team at The Athlete’s Foot Ballarat! This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced retail leader who's passionate about people, performance, and making a positive impact. Working closely with your Area Manager, you'll be at the heart of driving strong operational performance, elevating customer service, and fostering community connections that extend beyond the store.

As Store Manager, you'll:

• 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 and Experience

• Proven experience as aStore ManagerorSenior Assistant Store Managerin a fast-paced retail environment
• A confident, hands-on 'Make it Happen' attitude and a passion for leading from the front
• Experience developing high-performing teams and inspiring a culture of success
• Strong operational know-how in rostering, wage control, visual merchandising, and stock
• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Skilled in building effective relationships with support office teams and local partners

Benefits

• 40% off acrossAccent Group brands - including Hype DC, Skechers, HOKA, Merrell & more
• Exciting earning potential with agenerous incentive program that rewards both your individual performance and your team's success.
• Be part of excitingleadership events, brand activations, and product launches
• Join a business that genuinely invests in yourtraining, development, and future growth

About Us

At The Athlete’s Foot, we're passionate about helping people lead healthy, active lives. From their first pair of runners to their last, our team empowers customers through expert fitting, personalized service, and the right footwear for every journey. More than a store, we're a community! Collaborating with health professionals, local schools, and sporting clubs to support wellbeing inside and outside our four walls. When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit family thatcares, grows, and rewards.

Take the Next Step

Accelerate your retail career with a brand built on purpose, passion, and performance. where the right fit starts with you.