We are seeking a passionate, creative, and driven retail leader to step into the Store Manager role. This opportunity suits someone who thrives on leading from the front, building strong store culture, and creating standout customer experiences. If you’re passionate about youth fashion, developing high‑performing teams, and delivering excellence in a quick‑paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will work a Tuesday–Saturday roster, including late‑night trade.

Responsibilities

- Lead day‑to‑day store operations with a strong and visible floor presence
- Inspire, coach, and develop a large, diverse team to build future leaders
- Deliver outstanding customer experiences in line with Universal Store service standards
- Drive sales performance and store profitability through strong cost and productivity management
- Manage rostering, budgets, and scheduling to achieve business and payroll targets
- Maintain visual merchandising, presentation standards, and overall store efficiency
- Recruit, train, and support team members through clear, honest, and constructive feedback
- Uphold and role‑model Universal Store’s values, culture, and brand expectations

Skills and Experience

- Strong retail background with hands‑on experience across both shop floor and stockroom
- Proven experience as a Store Manager, leading medium to large teams
- A warm, energetic communicator who leads with positivity and purpose
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing setting
- High attention to detail with a strong understanding of retail profitability
- Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Confident in delivering feedback and communicating effectively at all levels

What We Offer

- A business that genuinely invests in your growth and career pathway
- Comprehensive technical and leadership development
- A strong and supportive team culture
- Generous staff discounts and favourable rosters
- A workplace where your ideas, creativity, and input are valued

Our Values

Care for Everyone

Here to Help

Make it Work Better Than Good

Contribute

Why Join Us?

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.

Work‑Life Balance: Roster options with no late‑night trading.

Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a flagship store and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Team Culture: Work with a young, energetic, and intelligent team that values strong communication and collaboration.

Competitive Salary: Attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses.

Work-Life Balance: Roster options with no late-night trading.

Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a flagship store and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Team Culture: Work with a young, energetic, and intelligent team that values strong communication and collaboration.

At Domino’s we pay wages that are amongst the highest in the industry, including penalty rates & overtime.

We offer generous in-store discounts for our team members.

We provide a gamified training program to get you ready for your new job and up to speed quickly.

We love to promote our people from within, which means that if you love your job and do well, there is plenty of opportunities to progress.

We give back to the communities in which we operate thanks to our registered Charity Give For Positive, our team member charity Partners Foundation, and our Feed the Knead program.

Job Details

- As the store manager, you will be part of a growing brand of organic and wholefood stores in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and soon to be Sunshine coast.
- You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the grocer, managing all aspects of the store including sales, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service.
- You will be supported by a team of buyers, administration, and marketing professionals based at the distribution centre.

Fun, quick‑paced environment with the opportunity to lead an energetic and customer‑focused team.

Your new company

Join a recognised, customer‑focused retail brand that is passionate about delivering quality products and exceptional service. With a fun, fast‑paced environment and a strong team culture, this is an chance to lead a high‑performing store and make a genuine impact on both team and customer experience.

Your recent role

As Store Manager,



you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the store, leading and developing your team while driving sales and operational performance. You will oversee rostering, stock management, customer service standards and team development, ensuring the store operates efficiently and delivers a positive customer experience.

What you'll need to succeed

- Previous Store Management experience within retail or hospitality
- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and key performance indicators
- Understanding of profit and loss management and commercial performance
- Experience with rostering, inventory management and stock control
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train and develop staff
- Passion for customer service and leading by example

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to lead an established and customer‑focused retail operation
- Ongoing training and support from an experienced leadership team
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
- A fun, energetic and team‑oriented workplace culture
- Full‑time position with a rotating roster providing variety in your work week

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and support a team of Department Managers and Supervisors to achieve operational and financial objectives.
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations of multiple departments, ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant business practices.
- Monitor sales performance, labour costs, budgets and key financial metrics to maximise profitability.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, customer satisfaction and overall business performance.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, company policies and relevant legislation.
- Manage training, performance management and succession planning for frontline teams.
- Conduct regular operational audits and implement corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate inventory management, stock control, ordering and waste reduction initiatives.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints and operational issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and support departments to implement business initiatives, promotions and operational improvements.
- Foster a positive workplace culture focused on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and customer experience.
- Manage maintenance requirements, contractor coordination and asset management to ensure facilities remain safe and operational.
- Lead change management initiatives, including new systems, procedures and operational projects.
- Ensure consistent presentation standards, merchandising and cleanliness across all departments.
- Prepare and manage rosters within approved labour budgets, and review and approve department supervisor rosters to ensure appropriate staffing levels, award compliance and labour cost targets are maintained.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Store Manager or Restaurant Manager role within a busy retail, café or hospitality environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of Supervisors and frontline employees.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume operations while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labour cost management and stock control.
- Experience with recruitment, performance management and staff development.
- Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, food safety and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in inventory management, rostering and business management systems.
- Customer‑focused with a proactive, solutions‑driven approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Why Join Us?





We are committed to creating an environment where our leaders can thrive. As a Store Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance, lead and develop a high‑performing team, and contribute to the ongoing success of a dynamic, fast‑paced operation.

What We Offer

- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Autonomy to lead your team and drive operational excellence.
- A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A diverse and fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.
- The opportunity to influence business performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- A workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven’t slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect and Listen & Learn are reflected in everything we do.

We are looking for a Store Manager to join the Store network leading the team in our North Lakes store. As a Store Manager you will be responsible for driving the success of the store through profitability, strong service, and merchandising, while focusing on safe work practices, coaching and store culture.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage store budget including variable expenses such as labour, sales vs budget, inventory and profit margins.
- Build strong relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers for sales growth and service.
- Plan and execute marketing initiatives as required.
- Maintain effective communication and strategy development with the Infield sales team.
- Focus on customer satisfaction through enablement of product and store experiences.
- Recruit, onboard and coach new team members.
- Roster and manage your team through regular feedback, motivation, coaching and development.
- Provide a safe working environment and ensuring all staff adhere to safe working procedures.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a dynamic and experienced team.
- Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships via strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Confidence and organisational skills to delegate tasks and roles effectively.
- Demonstrated financial and strong business acumen such as understanding P&L; reports, inventory management, rostering and controlling expenses.
- Ability to lead a strong team, utilising strengths and providing leadership where development is required.

Requirements

- Australian Working Rights

Applications for this role will close once a suitable candidate has been identified.

At Haymes Paint, we’re committed to helping our people grow, develop, and thrive. When you join our team, you’ll be supported with ongoing learning opportunities, career development, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing both at work and at home.

Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:

- 50% staff discount on Haymes Paint manufactured products, plus access to friends and family discounts.
- 20% discount on New Balance products.
- Ongoing training and support.
- Access to a range of health, wellbeing and employee support initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a proud Australian-owned business with a strong values‑based culture.

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your success is celebrated.

Haymes Paint is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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