Assistant Store Manager - Warrnambool
Company: Pillow Talk Location: Warrnambool Work Type: Full-time On-site: Onsite
Pillow Talk invites you to consider a journey with us. We are an established, on-trend retailer specialising in home décor and linen, with 76 stores across Australia and ongoing growth. Our inspiration stems from a love for comfort, a principle we aim to integrate into our customers' lives.
This is an opportunity to become part of Pillow Talk by joining our Warrnambool store as an Assistant Store Manager. In this role, you will partner with the Store Manager to lead the team and drive store operational and sales performance. Responsibilities include regularly reviewing store and team member performance, and collaborating on action plans to maximise store potential. You will act as a brand ambassador, creating personalised experiences for customers and employees, fostering high engagement, a positive culture, and sustainable revenue growth. You will coach your team in communicating the brand story, cultivating in-store passion and brand loyalty, and demonstrate how individual efforts align with business strategy.
About You:
- Experience in a commercial, customer-centric supervisory or Assistant Store Manager role.
- Experience in large format, high-volume retail.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to support the Store Manager in overall store operations and leading teams to consistently achieve revenue targets.
- Fashion or trend orientation with strengths in visual display and stock optimisation.
- Operational agility with strong inventory management capability.
- Consultative selling experience with a proven ability to train and coach in consultative selling.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of creating, collaborating, and implementing ideas to improve store trade.
- Strong delegation skills with the ability to drive team productivity.
What We Offer:
- Salary aligned with the scope and responsibilities of the role, plus superannuation and generous monthly performance incentives.
- Roster from Sunday to Thursday.
- Generous store discount after a qualifying period (Terms and Conditions apply).
- Free on-site parking.
- Pillow Talk is a 100% Australian-owned and operated company.
- Benefit from our Flare partnership, offering Novated Leasing and other advantages.
- Be part of one of the largest linen and homewares specialists in the country.
- Opportunities for further learning and career growth.
- A warm, friendly, and supportive work environment.
- A passionate and knowledgeable team.
- Enjoy selling on-trend, high-quality products.
- Experience family values and a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Our business is currently in a strong position, with even greater potential ahead. To apply for this role, please follow the application instructions below.
Pillow Talk is a Circle Back Initiative employer, committing to responding to all expressions of interest. We are dedicated to equal opportunities and ensuring fair treatment for all applicants and employees. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview process.