Early Settler is Australia's leading furniture and homewares retailer, helping customers create stylish, comfortable homes with affordable, quality furniture and gorgeous homewares. With over 65 stores nationwide, we've built a reputation for exceptional customer experiences and contemporary design solutions.
Why Join Us
We are looking for people who share our passion for providing exceptional customer experience. Our supportive, fun, collaborative team environment values wellbeing and offers comprehensive training, genuine career development opportunities, and a $2,000 joining bonus. After 3 months, you’ll receive a $1,000 Early Settler furniture reward, and at 6 months another $1,000 reward (T&Cs apply).
Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager for our Bendigo store to grow your retail leadership skills. This permanent role will involve coaching a dynamic sales team, working directly with customers on styling solutions, and partnering with the Store Manager to drive sales and store performance in a high‑performing location.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and achieve targets through effective selling of merchandise.
* Work with customers directly to provide styling solutions and recommendations, upsell and cross‑sell, and ascertain 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.
* Assist in developing and implementing strategies that maximize both sales and customer service targets.
Skills and Experiences
* 2‑3+ years of experience in retail sales with a proven track record of achieving targets.
* Strong leadership abilities and passion for coaching team members to succeed and reach their targets.
* Resourceful with a can‑do attitude, able to solve problems and provide solutions.
* Able to balance customer care, team development, and administrative tasks.
* Genuine interest in home‑styling, furniture or creating welcoming living spaces is a plus.
* Strong alignment with our values: WeAddValue, WeAreDistinctive, WeMakeItPersonal, WeAreExperts, and WeKeepItReal.
* Physical ability to perform regular manual handling duties, including lifting, carrying, and moving products of varying sizes.
* Must be an Australian citizen or resident, or hold a valid visa that allows work in Australia.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Temporary
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Location: Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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