Assistant Manager - Part-time

Highly Regarded National Retailer
Now Hiring in Queensland



The Brand |

This iconic Australian retailer has been a trusted household name for generations, recognised for delivering quality, comfort and everyday essentials. Backed by one of Australia's leading apparel groups, the business continues to evolve while remaining committed to creating exceptional customer experiences and developing future retail leaders.

With a strong focus on people, performance and career progression, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its team. As Assistant Store Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting a high-profile outlet store while developing your leadership skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.



The Role |

As Assistant Store Manager, you will work alongside the Store Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the Rockhampton Outlet store while helping to drive sales performance, team engagement and exceptional customer experiences.

Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead from the front, coach your team and confidently manage the store in the Store Manager's absence. With both leadership positions currently being recruited, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an exciting time and help shape the future success of the store.

You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Store Manager to lead, coach and develop a high-performing retail team

  • Driving sales performance and achieving store budgets and KPIs

  • Delivering exceptional customer experiences that create lasting customer connections

  • Leading the store confidently in the Store Manager's absence

  • Coaching and supporting team members through regular feedback and development

  • Executing visual merchandising standards and maintaining excellent store presentation

  • Managing high-volume stock processing and daily operational priorities

  • Supporting day-to-day store operations and ensuring operational excellence

  • Leading by example and creating a positive, customer-first team culture


The Skillset |

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded retail leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing people and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Assistant Store Manager or an ambitious Supervisor or Keyholder ready to take the next step into leadership within a nationally recognised retail business.

You will bring:

  • Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Supervisor or Keyholder within a fast-paced retail environment

  • Confidence leading a team and managing the store independently when required

  • A proven ability to drive sales performance and achieve KPIs

  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to coach and support team members

  • A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy retail environment

  • Experience across stock management, visual merchandising and daily store operations

  • A genuine passion for customer service and retail leadership

  • The confidence and willingness to continue learning and growing as a leader


The Offer |

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's most recognised retail businesses and continue building your leadership career within a supportive and development-focused environment.

You will receive:

  • Competitive salary package

  • Part-time opportunity averaging 28.5 hours per week

  • Sunday to Thursday roster with Fridays and Saturdays off every week

  • One three-day weekend every four weeks

  • Generous team member discounts across leading retail brands

  • Quarterly clothing allowance

  • Wellness Day to support your wellbeing

  • Ongoing leadership training and structured career development

  • Service recognition and referral reward programs

  • The opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a nationally recognised retailer that genuinely invests in career progression

If you're a passionate retail leader who enjoys developing people, delivering exceptional customer experiences and taking the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role is part-time - approx 28.5 hour per week.


Apply with Sharna |

If this sounds like you, reach out to Sharna for a confidential chat.

sharnav@thetalentmill.com.au


 
 

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.    

Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional.  Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace.  We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.   


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