THE ROLE
This role offers a structured 12‐18 month development pathway, preparing you to step confidently into an Upper Management position with development support from experienced NSW leadership in a competitive metro trading environment.
As a Store Manager in Training, you will partner with the Store Manager to drive commercial performance, operational excellence and team capability. This is more than a support role; you will take ownership of key trading outcomes, lead teams on the floor and in Back of House, and build the capability required to manage your own store.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Partner with your Store Manager to deliver sales, wage and profitability targets
* Analyse trading reports to identify opportunities to improve conversion, ATV and UPT
* Support stock optimisation and loss prevention strategies
* Drive disciplined roster management aligned to productivity
* Lead, coach and develop team members to deliver strong individual and store performance
* Role model JD leadership behaviours and premium service standards
* Support succession development and identify emerging talent
* Ensure Back of House and sales floor execution is structured and efficient
* Protect brand and visual merchandising standards in high‐traffic environments
* Support safe and compliant store operations
WHO YOU ARE
* 3‐5+ years retail leadership experience, ideally in high‐volume or flagship environments
* Proven track record of driving and exceeding KPIs
* Experience managing rosters and wage control
* Comfortable analysing financial reports and trading data
* Strong coach with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable
* Resilient and confident in fast‐paced trading environments
* Ambitious and motivated to progress into a Store Manager role
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
* Clear 12‐18 month pathway into an Upper Management role
* Exposure to high‐volume, flagship‐level trading environments
* Structured leadership development and progression milestones
* Competitive staff discount (including friends and family)
* Access to Employee Assistance Program & mental health champions
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Opportunity to progress across Retail, Support Office and Distribution Centre
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