Build on a successful store. Be supported from day one.

We're looking for a full-time Assistant Store Manager to join our Taubmans Somerton Trade Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a well-established store and work alongside our current Assistant Store Manager before they depart to launch their own business. Their transition means you'll benefit from a comprehensive handover and onboarding experience, ensuring you're fully supported and set up for success from day one.

As a one-person store, you'll have the autonomy to manage the day-to-day operation while being backed by an experienced leadership team and wider Victorian store network.

Whether you're an experienced Sales Assistant ready for the next step or a current Assistant Store Manager looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The Setup

- Full-time permanent position

- Based at our Somerton Trade Centre

- Monday to Thursday: 6:30am - 2:30pm

- Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm

- No weekend work

- One-person store with strong support across the Victorian network

Why you'll want to join Somerton

- Rare opportunity to receive a structured handover from the current incumbent

- Take ownership of an established and successful Trade Centre

- Enjoy genuine work-life balance with early finishes and no weekends

- Build strong relationships with loyal trade and retail customers

- Performance incentive opportunities

- Ongoing training and development with industry-leading brands

- Career opportunities across PPG's ANZ and global network

- Join a business with trusted brands including Taubmans and White Knight

How you'll make an impact

This isn't a role from behind a desk.

You'll be the face of the Somerton Trade Centre, building customer relationships, supporting local trade customers and ensuring the store continues to deliver exceptional service every day.





You'll:

- Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product advice

- Build robust relationships with trade and retail customers

- Tint and mix paint, colour match and prepare customer orders

- Arrange deliveries and complete local customer deliveries when required

- Maintain inventory, stock replenishment and store presentation

- Drive sales growth through customer engagement and solution selling

- Operate the point-of-sale system and process sales transactions

- Maintain a secure, clean and organised workplace

- Take ownership of the store's day-to-day performance and customer experience

- Support the achievement of sales, service and operational targets

You'll thrive here if you

- Enjoy building genuine, long-term relationships with customers

- Take ownership, show initiative and are accountable for delivering results

- Have a positive, hands-on approach and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves

- Enjoy working independently while staying connected to a supportive team network

- Are confident identifying customer needs and recommending practical solutions

- Have experience in retail, customer service, sales, trade, hardware or another customer-focused environment

- Are committed to delivering outstanding customer service every day

- Bring a proactive, reliable and organised approach to your work

- Hold a current driver's licence

- Can safely lift and handle products up to 32kg





Paint industry experience is advantageous, but not essential. We'll provide the product training and support you need to succeed.

A note from us

Our current Assistant Store Manager is leaving to start their own business, and we sincerely thank them for their contribution, commitment and the strong relationships they've built with our Somerton customers. We're committed to ensuring a smooth transition and giving our new team member all the support they need to succeed.

Ready to take ownership of your own store environment?

If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, responsibility, strong support and outstanding work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let's build something great together.

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📌 Assistant Store Manager - Somerton
🏢 PPG Industries
📍 Somerton