About Georges Cameras

Established in 1981, Georges Cameras is a family-owned business and one of Australia’s leading independent camera, video and electronics retailers.

For more than four decades, we have helped photographers, filmmakers and content creators—from beginners to professionals—find the right equipment through expert advice, personalised service and hands-on product experiences.

Our flagship store at 387 George Street offers an extensive range from leading brands, including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Leica and DJI.

We are proud of the welcoming, knowledgeable and personal culture we have built. Our next Store Manager will respect and strengthen that culture while helping the business continue to grow.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Store Manager to lead our George Street store.

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for sales performance, customer experience, team leadership, rostering, store presentation and daily operations.

You will have the freedom to manage the store effectively and contribute ideas while working within Georges Cameras’ established values, culture, policies and strategic direction. This is a hands-on role requiring regular communication, dependable reporting and close collaboration with management.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the store’s sales, profitability, customer experience and daily operations.

- Set targets and KPIs in consultation with management, monitor results and coach the team to achieve them.

- Analyse sales, labour, conversion, product and customer data to identify opportunities and improve performance.

- Build efficient rosters aligned with customer demand, team availability and labour budgets.

- Lead, train and develop the team while maintaining high morale,



clear expectations and accountability.

- Maintain outstanding customer-service, merchandising, display and store-presentation standards.

- Ensure product launches, promotional campaigns and supplier displays are executed correctly and on time.

- Manage stock levels, replenishment, inventory accuracy and loss prevention.

- Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures, keep them current and recommend improvements as the business evolves.

- Ensure team members are trained in and consistently follow all relevant SOPs.

- Recruit, onboard and performance-manage team members in consultation with management.

- Provide accurate reporting on results, risks, opportunities and action plans.

- Ensure company policies, safety requirements and operational standards are consistently followed.

- Work collaboratively with senior management and contribute ideas while protecting the culture and values of the family-owned business.

What You’ll Bring

- Proven experience successfully managing a retail store or comparable customer-focused business.

- A passion for retail and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

- Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and improving commercial performance.

- Confidence working with KPIs, budgets, rosters, labour costs and sales data.

- The ability to turn performance insights into practical action.

- Strong leadership skills,



balancing team motivation with accountability.

- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.

- High standards across merchandising, stock management and store presentation.

- A collaborative and dependable management style.

- Sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively within an established management structure.

- Respect for the personal relationships, culture and values that are important to a family-owned business.

- Availability to work across a seven-day retail roster when required.

An interest in photography, videography, content creation or consumer technology would be highly regarded. Specialist product knowledge is beneficial, but robust retail leadership and commercial management experience are our priorities.

What We Offer

- $90,000–$110,000 salary including superannuation.

- A performance bonus linked to agreed store and team objectives.

- The freedom to manage effectively within a supportive and collaborative structure.

- The opportunity to work with leading photography, video and technology brands.

- Direct access to and support from senior management.

- Staff purchasing benefits and product training.

- The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an established family-owned business.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced retail leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and working collaboratively with management, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your résumé and a short cover letter outlining your retail-management experience and an example of how you have improved the performance of a store or team.

Location: Georges Cameras, 387 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Employment type: Full-time

📌 Experienced Retail Store Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Georges Cameras
📍 Sydney