Company Description
With over 40 years of automotive expertise and 145 stores nationwide, Autobarn is proud to be Australia's trusted destination for quality automotive parts, accessories, and expert advice. From passionate motoring enthusiasts to everyday drivers, we're committed to helping our customers keep their vehicles in top condition through genuine care, knowledge, and service.
Today, Autobarn is part of Bapcor Ltd, Australasia's leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and services. Our network includes iconic brands such as Burson, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade, BNT, and Baxters, with more than 1,000 locations and 5,000+ team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.
At Autobarn, we're passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace where our people can develop, grow, and build rewarding careers. Our culture is guided by our core values, which influence everything we do:
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We Do the Right Thing
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We Are in it Together
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We Give a Damn
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We Get it Done
If you're looking to join a team that values collaboration, customer service, and personal growth, Autobarn could be the perfect fit for you.
Job Description
Ready to step up, lead from the front and drive sales success?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Autobarn family as an Assistant Store Manager!
If you're ready to step up into leadership or looking to start your career in the automotive industry - this is your chance to learn, lead, and grow with a trusted retail brand.
As the Assistant Manager, you'll be working closely with the Store Manager, playing a hands‑on leadership role - supporting daily operations, driving sales results, and developing a customer‑focused team that takes pride in getting it right.
What you’ll be responsible for
As Assistant Store Manager, you will support and contribute to:
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Creating a safe, positive and well‑run store environment
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Driving sales by promoting products, upselling, and meeting sales targets
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Assisting customers with automotive parts and accessories advice
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Coaching, motivating and developing team members on the shop floor
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Assisting with inventory, stock control and deliveries
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Supporting the Store Manager in day‑to‑day operational leadership
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Taking responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager
Qualifications
Who we're looking for
You’ll bring a strong retail mindset and a genuine desire to lead and grow people. Ideally, you’ll have:
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Experience in a retail leadership or assistant management role
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Excellent customer service skills with a proven ability to drive sales and achieve KPIs
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Ability to coach and motivate a team
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Exposure to inventory, stock management and store operations
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Experience in retail or automotive industry (advantageous but not essential)
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A positive, hands‑on attitude and a willingness to keep learning
Additional Information
Why join Bapcor?
At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.
In joining our team, you can access:
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Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
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Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
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Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
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Paid birthday leave
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Wellbeing support
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Novated leasing and more
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected]
While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.
