About this role
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Brighter Futures Start here<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Join the team<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Store Managers in our Kmart stores live and breathe the Kmart values and are responsible for ensuring there is a positive store culture where customer experience and safety culture remains our priority. You will manage the financial performance of the store and succession plan effectively to promote future leaders.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>What you’ll be doing<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a Store Manager in a Kmart store you will: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Manage the financial performance of the store</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Build, coach and inspire your team</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ensure plans and strategies are effectively deployed to increase sales</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Implement strategies to reduce shrinkage and expenses</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Provide clear direction to the management team</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Enhance the overall customer experience for your community.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>To be successful in this role you’ll have: <br><br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Prior experience as Store Manager in a high-volume retail environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience coaching and leading large and diverse team, Implementing business and individual development strategies</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Values that reflect a high level of commitment to ‘safety’, always thinking ‘customer’ and a belief in constantly motivating your team to ‘reach higher’ every day.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers, leaders, and business stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in budget and financial management, including wage control.<br></span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br>Benefits we’ll offer you:<br><br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Great work life balance - our managers work 1 in 3 weekends</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A dynamic learning and support program</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Competitive remuneration</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">An inclusive, fun recognition program</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A bonus program (where eligible)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart & Target) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>We’re here to make everyday living brighter<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>A place you can belong<br><br></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.<br><br></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing<span style="color:black"> <a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline">[email protected]<br><br></a></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!<br><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.</span></p>