Assistant Store Manager

About the Company

Autobarn, a trusted Australian automotive retailer with over 40 years of experience and 145 stores nationwide, is a part of Bapcor Ltd—Australasia's foremost supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and services. Bapcor's family includes renowned brands such as Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade, BNT, and Baxters, boasting more than 1,000 locations and a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace culture rooted in our core values:

• Upholding integrity and doing the right thing
• Collaborating together as one team
• Showing genuine care for our customers and colleagues
• Delivering results efficiently and effectively

Role Overview

Step up as an Assistant Store Manager within the Autobarn family to lead from the front and contribute to sales growth. This role involves partnering closely with the Store Manager, taking an active leadership role in daily store operations, driving sales performance, and nurturing a customer-focused team committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized store environment
• Promote products enthusiastically, drive upselling efforts, and achieve sales targets
• Provide knowledgeable advice to customers on automotive parts and accessories
• Coach, motivate, and develop frontline team members
• Assist in managing inventory, stock control, and deliveries
• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day leadership and operational responsibilities
• Assume full responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in a retail leadership or assistant manager capacity
• Strong customer service aptitude with a track record of meeting sales goals and KPIs
• Ability to effectively coach and inspire team members
• Familiarity with inventory management, stock control, and store operations
• Retail experience is essential; automotive industry experience is advantageous but not required
• A positive, proactive attitude with a continual eagerness to learn and develop

Additional Information and Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing training, and career development programs, assisted by a supportive team and network within a nationally recognized business.

• Attractive employee discounts across various brands including Autobarn, Burson, Autopro, ABS, Midas, and Opposite Lock
• Exceptional leave entitlements such as 26 weeks paid parental leave, options to purchase additional leave, plus paid birthday and volunteer leave
• Clear progression pathways across our extensive brand network, complemented by training and development opportunities
• A recognition program celebrating both individual and team achievements
• Comprehensive wellbeing supports including free confidential counseling services and annual flu vaccinations
• Financial benefits like novated leasing, special fleet pricing, and access to an employee share scheme
• Work-life balance support with no late-night trading