Store Manager

About Baby Bunting

Baby Bunting stands as Australia's premier nursery specialty retailer, committed to supporting parents at every stage of their parenting journey. Our mission centers on sharing joy and providing assistance through the challenges of raising children, enabling parents to make the best choices for their families.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Store Manager for our newest location at Ballina Homemaker Centre. This pivotal role involves leading and inspiring your team, fostering collaboration, and serving as the primary representative of the Baby Bunting brand. Your leadership will enhance team engagement and ensure exceptional customer experiences for families and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team by encouraging collaboration and maintaining high engagement levels.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by addressing needs attentively and ensuring every family feels valued.
• Drive store performance by achieving sales goals, managing inventory, and maintaining excellent product presentation.
• Promote a positive work culture through recognizing achievements, offering constructive feedback, and supporting employee growth via coaching and development.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated leadership experience within retail or related sectors.
• Passion for inspiring and empowering team members to achieve success.
• Strong communication skills focused on effective team collaboration.
• Commercial acumen with proven capability to enhance store results.
• Proactive and hands-on approach emphasizing high standards maintenance.

Working Conditions

Permanent full-time position operating Tuesday through Saturday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs supporting career advancement.
• Generous employee discounts on products.
• Paid parental leave tailored to support both employees and their families.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program promoting wellbeing.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A supportive and friendly team environment that celebrates accomplishments and fosters goal achievement.

Additional Information

• Applicants must successfully pass eligibility verification, including Right to Work checks and National Police Criminal History screening due to the sensitive nature of our services.
• Recruitment involves multiple assessment stages including an online application, a text-based screening interview with a video component, a conversation with the recruitment team via MS Teams, followed by in-person interviews and pre-employment checks.
• Tips for applicants: Provide honest and personal responses, support answers with real examples, and approach the process with confidence and authenticity.