Overview
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Assistant Store Manager
role at
Early Settler
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Early Settler is about stylish modern living - We sell furniture and gorgeous homewares that are affordable and designed to help create a home you truly love living in. There's no place like home and, no matter what your style, we've got something to make yours even more comfy and beautiful.
What is the Role
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic
Assistant Store Manager
to join our
Rutherford
store working a
flexible roster including weekends
.
You'll play a pivotal role in:
Leading and coaching a team of passionate retail professionals
Driving sales performance and customer service excellence
Embedding operational consistency across your region
Supporting a people-first culture aligned to our core values
We're not just hiring for a job — we're looking for a
true leader
who's ready to influence and support the future of our stores. The Assistant Store Manager role is a
dynamic retail leadership position
where your retail expertise and leadership capability will be pivotal in supporting our Store Manager drive store performance, foster customer centric culture and uplift team capability, all whilst living our Early Settler Values.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Store Manager to drive sales performance and achieve targets through effective selling of merchandise
Work with our customers to make their vision for their home a reality - provide styling solutions and recommendations, upsell and cross-sell ascertaining customer needs
Coach and guide the retail sales team to achieve targets and create a unique shopping experience that delivers exceptional customer service
Support day-to-day store operations including rostering, financial performance, administrative tasks, recruiting and onboarding of new team members
Support in developing and implementing strategies that maximise both sales and customer service targets thereby driving store performance
Who are we looking for
With a
strong retail background, commercial acumen and passion for customer service
, you are someone who thrives in a team environment and knows how to bring out the best in people. You bring energy, resilience and a hands-on approach to everything you do - and you are ready to take the next step into retail leadership
2-3+ years experience in retail sales with a proven track record of achieving targets
Strong commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset that turns strategies into success stories
Ability to coach, guide and motivate teams to deliver exceptional customer service
Resourceful with a can-do attitude and ability to solve problems and provide solutions
Able to balance customer care, team development and administrative tasks
A genuine interest in home-styling, furniture or creating welcoming living spaces is a plus
Be keen as beans to live our values #WeAddValue, #WeAreDistinctive, #WeMakeItPersonal, #WeAreExperts, #WeKeepItReal
As we are a furniture store, ability to undertake lifting and work in a physical environment
Applicants must be AU citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in Australia and hold a valid visa
Benefits
Amazing team member discounts on our fabulous products
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support you to be your best self
Career Development Opportunities
Fun, Supportive and collaborative team environment
We understand a lot of time and effort goes into applying for roles and we genuinely thank all applicants in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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