Store Manager

Job Description

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.

You will report to the Area Manager and be responsible for:

Team & Culture: Build a skilled, passionate team by recruiting for values, coaching performance, developing capability and driving service excellence.

Leadership: Lead through the Autobarn values, inspiring an inclusive, high‑performing team while driving sales growth, operational excellence and customer experience.

Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management

Store Standards: Maintain visual merchandising, promotional accuracy, and presentation standards

Financial & Admin: Manage budgets, rostering, inventory, and performance metrics to optimise results and minimise loss

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 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 KPI’s
• 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

What’s in it for you?

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
• Autonomy to run your own store, backed by the stability of a large national group, with a hands-on support from experienced Area Managers

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

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected]