Assistant Store Manager

Job Description

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

Autobarn is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help drive strong retail performance and deliver exceptional customer experience every day. Whether you’re ready to step up into leadership or start building a future in the automotive business - start your journey with Autobarn and apply now!

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.

You will be rostered for 38 hours per week, working Sunday through to Friday.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the Store Manager in leading daily operations and keeping the store running smoothly
• Driving sales performance by consistently delivering on store targets 
• Supporting the achievement of team and individual KPIs through hands-on leadership and accountability
• Coaching, motivating, and developing team members to build confidence and capability
• Assisting with stock management, inventory control, and maintaining availability
• Creating a safe, positive, and well-run store environment where both team and customers feel supported

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:

• 2–3 years’ experience in retail leadership or assistant management
• Proven experience working towards sales KPIs and budgets
• Experience with inventory and stock management
• Experience in retail or automotive industry (advantageous but not essential)
• A genuine passion for customer service and team engagement
• A positive, hands‑on attitude and a willingness to keep learning

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

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