We’re Looking for Our Next Trade Leader

(AKA: Assistant Store Manager)

Are you a hands-on leader who understands the rhythm of a busy trade environment? Can you drive performance, build capability in your team, and keep operations running like a well-built frame? Do KPIs, stock turns and P&Ls; feel like tools you know how to use — not reports to shy away from?

If you’re commercially sharp, operationally strong and confident leading from the front, we’d love to talk.

About the Store

Mitre 10 Wagga Wagga is a proudly family-owned business with deep community ties and a strong trade focus. We support local builders, contractors and high-volume customers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where operational excellence truly matters.

This isn’t traditional retail — it’s a energetic trade operation where leadership, structure and momentum make all the difference.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You’ll play a key role in keeping the operation strong, structured and future-focused:

- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team

- Driving a positive, accountable team culture

- Delivering structured training and ongoing development across departments

- Managing inventory levels, stock accuracy and product flow

- Overseeing wages, rosters and performance outcomes

- Using systems and data to analyse results and implement improvements

- Identifying efficiencies and managing costs

- Ensuring store standards, safety and asset protection remain a priority

- Supporting strong relationships with builders, contractors and trade customers

- Maintaining a well-ranged,



well-stocked and well-presented store

What You’ll Bring

- Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced environment

- Strong background in hardware, timber, transport/logistics or warehouse operations (highly regarded)

- Solid experience in training and developing team members

- Demonstrated capability in inventory management and stock control

- High level of tech confidence — comfortable with systems, reporting and data analysis

- Clear communication skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach

- A hands-on leadership style with strong accountability

- Forklift licence (advantageous)

You’ll Thrive Here If You

- Put customers at the centre of every decision

- Enjoy improving processes and driving operational efficiency

- Value teamwork, collaboration and high standards

- Care about safety, structure and building long-term capability in people

About Us

Mitre 10 (owned by Metcash) is a leading name in hardware, timber and building supplies. For over 40 years, our team has been committed to building a sustainable, forward-thinking business recognised for innovative solutions, quality products and outstanding customer service.

We achieve this by focusing on what matters most:

- The health, safety and wellbeing of our customers and team

- Providing quality products and value-adding solutions

- Developing an experienced, industry-trained workforce that goes the extra mile

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make real impact — commercially and culturally — we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Assistant Manager (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Mitre 10 Australia
📍 Wagga Wagga