Store Manager

About Us

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is an Australian family owned and operated company with a long history and a strong future. Opportunities to become specialists, work with quality products and people, and obtain career progression are available to those who are passionate, committed, and willing to invest in their future.

When you join us, you aren't just joining a market leading automotive business who are known for specialist quality products, you're joining a family. We pride ourselves on making sure that our people have the chance to grow and develop and with this comes opportunity and we realise this looks different for everyone.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Automotive Store Manager to take the lead at our well-established Prospect store location. Bring your leadership skills and industry knowledge to a dynamic team to help drive continued success.

Being accountable for managing the day-to-day operational requirements of the store, in this leadership position you will also be responsible for the alignment of work to team members to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the workshop in line with our company practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively develop and build relationships with retail and automotive trade customers.
• Ensure the commercial financial viability by achieving agreed budgets, sales, and margin targets to maximise store profitability.
• Lead, motivate and support your team; monitor team performance, coach and train as required, lead store recruitment activities.
• Assist in the workshop and be "hands-on" when required.
• Promote and sell Pedders products and services.
• Maintain Pedders store standards, including compliance to OH&S and other company policies.

Importantly this opportunity will allow you to take the next step in your career, building further on your management skills whilst working with quality people and products. We are keen to speak with individuals who have experience in and are passionate about leading and motivating a small team and who have a proven ability to develop business relationships and drive sales, alongside delivering a fantastic customer service.

Why Join Pedders?

• Competitive salary package - including bonus
• Work life balance - No weekend work!
• Uniform and onsite tools provided
• Committed to providing a clean, inclusive and safe working environment
• Generous discounts on Pedder parts for staff and immediate family members
• Industry reputed training across technical and management areas
  Great team environment and ability to network and build relationships across the store management network
• Career progression and ongoing development opportunities available
• Recognition program
• Confidential and free Employee Assistance Program available to all staff and family members
• Paid parental leave

What You Bring To The Team

• Qualification or demonstrated experience in automotive suspension repairs and operation.
• Relevant experience in a management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience from a similar franchise/automotive business model is desirable but not essential.
• Communication skills, ability to influence, encourage and lead your team to achieve goals.
• High level of time management skills with the ability to deal with competing priorities and experience of effectively delegating and managing workshop flow.
• Sales and achievement focused with proven sales achievements.
• Current and unrestricted Driver's Licence.

How to Apply

If you are excited to take on the next step in your career and you are keen for it to be a rewarding move, then please apply now with your cover letter and resume. We would love to hear from you!