Store manager

Drive your career forward as a Store Manager at Autobarn! Are you a people‐focused leader ready to take ownership of your own store? If you thrive in retail, enjoy inspiring teams, and are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Autobarn family as a Store Manager.

You will be rostered for 38 hours per week, working Tuesday through to Saturday. Automotive experience is an advantage, but it's your leadership and ability to drive results that truly matter most.

About The Role

As Store Manager, you'll lead day‐to‐day operations, build a high‐performing team, and create a stand‐out store culture. This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll influence positive outcomes for customers, the team, and the business.

Responsibilities

• Build a skilled, passionate team by recruiting for values, coaching performance, developing capability, and driving service excellence.
• Lead through the Autobarn values, inspiring an inclusive, high‐performing team while driving sales growth, operational excellence and customer experience.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.
• Maintain visual merchandising, promotional accuracy, and presentation standards.
• Manage budgets, rostering, inventory, and performance metrics to optimise results and minimise loss.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or senior retail leader.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high‐performing teams.
• A sales‐driven mindset with the capability to deliver financial results and KPIs.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• A values‐led, collaborative, and adaptable approach, with the ability to lead change and build strong customer and retail relationships.
• Commitment to workplace health & safety, compliance, and risk management practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and continuous training & support with career development opportunities.
• Generous team member discounts across our brands including Autobarn, Burson, Autopro, ABS, Midas and Opposite Lock.
• Industry‐leading leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave, the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave annually, plus paid birthday and volunteer leave.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities to grow across our network of brands and training and development opportunities.
• Recognition programme that celebrates performance and team success.
• Employee wellbeing support, including free confidential counselling (EAP) and annual flu vaccinations.
• Financial perks, including novated leasing, special fleet pricing, and access to an employee share plan.
• Work‐life balance, with no late‐night trading.
• Autonomy to run your own store, backed by the stability of a large national group, with a hands‐on support from experienced Area Managers.

Bapcor and Autobarn are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.