Assistant Store Manager Supercheap Auto Whakatane NZ

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Supercheap Auto Whakatāne is seeking an ambitious retail leader to join as Assistant Store Manager, ideal for someone ready to step up after five years of leadership with a hands-on style and a passion for developing people, while driving team performance and KPIs. You’ll support the Store Manager to guide the team, foster a positive culture, and maximise sales through strong stock control, merchandising, loss prevention and WHS compliance. The role offers a clear path to Store Manager, weekly pay, achievable bonus potential, and good work life balance with one weekend in three. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate leadership impact, customer service excellence, and your willingness to learn automotive retail; highlight staff development and safety achievements, and quantify KPI delivery. Apply via the Super Retail Group careers page; closing dates may change.

Supercheap Auto Whakatāne is seeking an ambitious retail leader to join as Assistant Store Manager.

This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their retail career. You’ll bring over five years of leadership experience, a hands-on approach, and a passion for developing people while driving team performance and achieving KPIs.

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll guide and support the team, foster a positive culture, and deliver outstanding results. With excellent training and development opportunities, this role offers real potential to progress into a Store Manager position in the future.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working only 1 in every 3 weekends! Perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance  
• Competitive salary, weekly pay and achievable bonus potential  
• Significant discounts across Supercheap Auto and Macpac   
• An exciting career - as our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people 

What’s in it for you? 

Be rewarded with great work-life balance, group wide career and development opportunities along with:   

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where you can bring your whole self to work and grow your career. 
• Innovation & Recognition: Thrive in a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and celebrates your contributions through a dedicated recognition platform. 
• Wellbeing Focus: Benefit from wellbeing initiatives, including 24/7 support through the Sonder app. 
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy corporate rates on travel, fitness, insurance, entertainment, and more, plus great team discounts through our Perks Program. 
• Parental Support: Access generous Parental Leave from day one, supporting both primary and secondary carers. 

We don’t just sell products; we’re about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team. 

As an Assistant Store Manager, you're key in supporting the Store Manager to help your store reach its full sales potential, operate smoothly, and create a positive, engaging work environment. To thrive here, you should ideally have: 

• Retail management or leadership experience, leading by example and delivering exceptional customer service. 
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a passionate, high-performing team. 
• Eager to learn all aspects of automotive retail, you bring the Super, we’ll deliver the Auto.  
• Operational know-how in visual merchandising, stock control, loss prevention, and performance reporting.  
• Commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with WHS programs and a safe work environment. 

Mechanical experience is a bonus, not a must! We welcome a variety of skills and encourage anyone interested to apply – your unique background could be exactly what we’re looking for! 

Join us to make your career SUPER! 

We are one of Australasia’s largest retailers and owner of iconic brands BCF, Macpac, Supercheap Auto and rebel (AU). For more information click here  

Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where we; support, promote and celebrate diversity. 

Closing date subject to change