tore Manager – Large Format / Big-Box Retail
Shellharbour | Illawarra
We are a well-established,family-owned and operated Discount & Homewares retailerwith over30 years' experienceoperating large-format stores across NSW.
We combine the scale and pace of big-box retail with the flexibility, trust, and long-term mindset of a family business.
About the Role
This isnot a first Store Manager roleandnot a step-up from small-format retail.
We are seeking an experiencedBig-Box Retail Leaderto take full ownership of one of our large Shellharbour stores.
This role will strongly suit current or formerStore Managers, Assistant Store Managers, or Senior Department Managersfromlarge national retailerswho are ready formore autonomy and real influence.
In many large corporate retailers, Store Managers are restricted by rigid structures, constant head-office direction, and limited ability to shape their own store.This role is different.
You will have genuineautonomy, input, and authorityto influence how the store is run — operating the businessas if it were your own, without the financial risk or administrative burden of ownership.
Strong performance is recognised and rewarded —the more you push the store, the more you can earn.
This is afull-time roleinvolving rotating weekends.
Key Responsibilities
You will be accountable for theentire store operation, including:
End-to-end leadership of alarge retail team(recruitment, rostering, performance and development)
Full operational control of alarge-format, high-volume store
Driving sales growth, wage control, stock accuracy and shrink reduction
Ownership of store standards, safety,



merchandising and customer experience
Identifying efficiencies, cost controls and local growth opportunities
Running the store with a strongbusiness-owner mindset, not a "head-office checklist" approach
What's On Offer
This role is structured toreward performance and initiative.
Competitive base salary
Strong performance-based incentives and sales bonuses
Seasonal bonus opportunities
Clear earning upside —your results directly impact your income
High autonomy with direct access to experienced retail owners
Long-term career security within a growing, stable business
Practical, no-politics culture focused on results, people and accountability
About You (Please Read Carefully)
This role isonly suitablefor candidates withtrue big-box retail experience.
To be considered, youmusthave:
5+ years' experience in large-format / big-box retail
(e.g.Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Target, Big W, Aldi, Costco, Bunnings or similar)
Experience managinglarge teams, complex rosters and high-turnover environments
Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing sales, wages and stock
A hands-on leadership style — present on the floor, not office-only
Full Australian working rights and ability to pass pre-employment checks
This role is not suitable for candidates from small specialty retail, cafés, hospitality, or first-time managers.
How to Apply
If you are an experiencedbig-box retail leaderwho wantsreal autonomy, solid earning potential, and the ability to run a store like it's your own, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining yourlarge-format retail experience.

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