Assistant Store Manager

Job Description

 

Ready to step up, lead from the front and drive sales success?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Autobarn family as an  Assistant Store Manager!

If you’re ready to step up into leadership or looking to start your career in the automotive industry – this is your chance to learn, lead, and grow with a trusted retail brand.

As the Assistant Manager, you’ll be working closely with the Store Manager, playing a hands‑on leadership role – supporting daily operations, driving sales results, and developing a customer‑focused team that takes pride in getting it right.

 

What you’ll be responsible for

As Assistant Store Manager, you will support and contribute to:

• Creating a safe, positive and well‑run store environment
• Driving sales by promoting products, upselling, and meeting sales targets
• Assisting customers with automotive parts and accessories advice
• Coaching, motivating and developing team members on the shop floor
• Assisting with inventory, stock control and deliveries
• Supporting the Store Manager in day‑to‑day operational leadership
• Taking responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager

 

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring a strong retail mindset and a genuine desire to lead and grow people. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPIs
• Ability to coach and motivate a team
• Experience with inventory, stock management and store operations
• Experience in retail (essential) or automotive industry (advantageous but not essential)
• A positive, hands‑on attitude and a willingness to keep learning and developing

 

Why work for us?

In return, we offer  competitive salaries , as well as provide  continuous training & support  with  career development opportunities.  We also offer a  supportive team & network  to assist you with  leaving your mark  on a nationally recognised business. 

In addition, we also offer:

• 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

 

Who are we?

At Autobarn, we pride ourselves on offering our people opportunities to develop and grow.

For nearly 40 years, Autobarn has provided customers with genuine care & knowledge about everything auto. Today, Autobarn is part of Bapcor Ltd, Asia Pacific’s premier provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment & service.

We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, supportive and diverse work environment for our staff, and are committed to living out our companies values every day and in every way:

1. We Do the Right Thing

2. We Are in it Together

3. We Give a Damn

4. We Get it Done

Additional Information

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