Store Manager - Repco Lidcombe

About Repco and the Role

Repco is a leading name in the automotive aftermarket parts industry, recognized widely across Australia and New Zealand for quality, expertise, and knowledge. As part of GPC Asia Pacific, Repco values its team members by fostering a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive environment focused on safety, results, and continuous improvement.

The Store Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing daily store operations, driving sales and profitability, and maintaining high service standards. They lead and coordinate a team of retail and trade specialists to achieve operational excellence and foster positive customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all daily store activities to ensure smooth operation and strong sales performance.
• Lead, develop, and coordinate a team comprising retail and trade professionals to meet and exceed targets.
• Maintain and uphold financial management practices and operational standards beyond expectations.
• Inspire and support team members to realize their full potential.
• Deliver genuine customer service by creating memorable and impactful interactions.
• Exhibit strong leadership and management skills, serving as a brand ambassador with solid community, team, and customer relations.
• Prioritize safety as a leader, striving to provide the safest working environment for everyone involved.
• Promote and cultivate a culture of safety by emphasizing safety-first principles, ensuring all team members and customers return home safely.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Experience in supervisory, leadership, or management roles is essential.
• Proven ability to motivate a team and drive measurable results.
• Experience in dual-format operations, including multi-network retail, sales, wholesale, and/or workshop environments is advantageous.
• Constant awareness and adherence to workplace safety standards.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers to create meaningful engagement.
• A solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Competent computer skills to manage store operations and reporting.
• A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift, bend, and climb as part of daily tasks.

Employee Benefits

• A safe, diverse, and inclusive team atmosphere.
• Continuous training and opportunities for career advancement.
• No late-night trading shifts.
• Wide variety of product options.
• Support from head office including merchandising, planning, and maintaining store standards.
• Recognition and reward programs, such as an internal 'shout out' platform and exclusive Facebook group.
• Paid time off for volunteering activities.
• Parental leave top-up benefits.
• Attractive discounts on products across all GPC Asia Pacific businesses.

Additional Information

This position is with GPC Asia Pacific, a company proud of its diverse team of over 8000 employees across the Asia Pacific region and over 60,000 globally. Being part of this group offers career growth and the chance to be involved with iconic brands such as Repco, NAPA, and McLeod Accessories.

GPC is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of any protected characteristic including gender, race, religion, age, disability, or military status, emphasizing hiring decisions based on merit and business needs.