At Bailey Nelson, we’re on a mission to change how people see the world and how the world sees them. We’re a down-to-earth team that’s obsessed with improving every day, and we’re growing fast. Due to exciting growth plans and recent internal promotions & moves across the business, we’re looking for a Store Manager in Training to join our Flagship Pitt St store This is your chance to step into one of Sydney’s most iconic retail precincts, help lead a high-performing team, and make a massive impact. Why this role is a game changer As a Bailey Nelson Store Manager in Training, you won’t just support the store, you’ll help run it. You’ll play a key role in delivering seamless, joy-filled customer experiences, from clinic to frame styling to final dispense. This is more than a job
- it’s an intensive, fully supported leadership launchpad designed to transition you directly into running your own store. Two ways to win in this role:
• Strong Retail Store Manager with zero optics experience? You bring the proven leadership, team coaching, and commercial chops, and our in-depth 6-month training will teach you the clinical and dispensing side from scratch.
• Optics background ready for your own management role? You know the clinical world, and we’ll fast-track your retail management, P&L; ownership, and flagship leadership skills so you can run your own store in 6–12 months. You’ll:
• Support with store operations (including running the store 2 days a week)
• Support the Store Manager & Optometrist to drive performance
• Own the customer journey and make every interaction exceptional What’s in it for you
• OTE $90,000 (Base + Super + Monthly + Annual Bonus + Profit bonus) (monthly & annual incentives)
• Fast-track to leadership
- Your own store in 6-12 months
• Real career growth
- New stores opening across AU & NZ in 2026




• Hands-on training
- Learn optical dispensing + leadership skills
• Mentorship that matters
- Coaching from Store, Regional & Area leaders
• Build your own customer base – With strong local marketing support
• 2 free pairs of glasses per quarter product allowance so you can rep the brand in style and a year's supply of contacts What we’re looking for
• Retail, Hospitality, or Optical Leadership

Experience:
Proven experience at a supervisor or management level within a rapid-paced retail, hospitality, or customer-centric environment You know how to lead from the front, manage shifts, and keep a team motivated
• Values-Driven & Grounded: Someone who aligns perfectly with our culture and values
- down to earth, tight knit and constantly striving to improve
• Commercial Acumen & Sales Drive: Proven experience at a supervisor or store management level, with a track record of smashing sales budgets and driving retail KPIs (Multipairs, ATV, Conversion)
• Exceptional Customer Service

Skills:
A passion for delivering world-class optical experiences, mastering the customer journey, and prioritising the customer above all else
• Natural Leadership & Accountability: Experience running daily store operations, managing rosters, and taking full ownership of store performance. You lead by example and love coaching and upskilling team members
• An Aspiring Store Manager: A driven retail leader with the ambition and resilience to upskill and step into a BN Store Manager role within 6–12 months
• Available to work full time 38 hours, Sunday–Thursday roster This is your chance to step into an exciting role, elevate your leadership career, and be part of a brand that’s growing fast. Ready to frame your future? Apply now. Bailey Nelson is proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

📌 Store Manager in Training – Pitt Street Flagship (Sydney)
🏢 Bailey Nelson
📍 Sydney