Store Manager

Overview

With a legacy surpassing 40 years and a network of 145 stores across Australia, Autobarn stands as a foremost destination for premium automotive parts, accessories, and expert guidance. Serving everyone from automotive enthusiasts to everyday motorists, Autobarn remains committed to ensuring vehicles perform at their best through genuine care and unparalleled service. As part of Bapcor Ltd, the leading automotive aftermarket supplier in Australasia with over 1,000 sites and 5,000+ team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand, Autobarn fosters a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace anchored in core values focused on integrity, teamwork, care, and accountability.

Role Summary

The Store Manager will lead the daily operations of the retail outlet, cultivating a high-achieving team and nurturing a customer-centric atmosphere. This hands-on leadership position requires steering sales growth, operational excellence, and delivering top-tier customer service. Reporting directly to the Area Manager, the role is pivotal in meeting business targets while fostering a thriving environment for both customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of workplace health and safety by enforcing safe work protocols, ensuring policy adherence, proactively spotting risks, and actively involving the team in safety programs.
• Manage store profitability through oversight of sales goals, budgeting, margin control, stock management, and staff scheduling. Employ business analytics, performance metrics, and workforce tools to enhance outcomes, control expenditure, and reduce shrinkage.
• Exemplify company values through leadership, motivating and empowering the team to hit sales objectives, maintain operational standards, and deliver exemplary customer interactions.
• Maintain consistent application of store processes, merchandising guidelines, promotional campaigns, and overall presentation to create an inviting and engaging retail setting.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a passionate team aligned with company values, recognizing achievements and providing growth opportunities, thereby cultivating an inclusive and accountable culture centered on excellent service.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Store Manager or senior retail leader, preferably within automotive, specialty retail, or large-format retail sectors.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and elevate team performance effectively.
• Commercial acumen with a results-oriented approach to driving sales growth, meeting key performance indicators, and managing store outcomes.
• Exceptional communication abilities and customer service focus, capable of building enduring relationships with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Adopts a values-driven and collaborative style, comfortable managing change, inspiring teams, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Committed to maintaining workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk controls to ensure a safe, productive atmosphere for all.
• Interest or experience in the automotive sector is an advantage, though passion and leadership capabilities are paramount.

Additional Details

• Bapcor offers varied career advancement options within its group, employee discounts on products and services, and progressive workplace policies such as gender-neutral parental leave, purchase leave, and volunteer leave.
• Benefits include paid birthday leave, wellbeing assistance, and novated leasing opportunities.
• The company fosters an inclusive recruitment process, welcoming applicants across diverse demographics and committing to equal opportunity employment.
• Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact regarding this role. Candidates should apply directly.