Department Manager - Central Coast Stores
Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia · Full Time
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- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Bunnings encourages individuals from all cultural, age, ability, gender identities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.
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Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Join our team at Bunnings and experience the retail environment from a leadership perspective. As a Department Manager, you will oversee daily operations, sales, and stock management in your designated department. Collaborating closely with other department managers and reporting to your Operations and Complex Managers, you will lead a team of over 20 members to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a large team to foster an engaged, safe, and productive work environment, including performing duty manager tasks such as store opening and closing on weekdays and weekends.
- Develop team capabilities focused on delivering excellent customer experience and maintaining safety and compliance standards.
- Strategically plan rosters and manage team performance to meet service commitments and drive department sales through effective merchandising and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Address customer feedback to continually enhance the shopping experience.
- Maintain department stock accuracy, oversee inventory adjustments, ensure proper replenishment, and implement loss prevention measures.
Candidate Profile
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of 20 or more in a high-volume retail or customer-focused setting.
- Strong commitment to establishing and promoting a safe and secure working environment by modeling safety leadership.
- Ability to manage store opening and closing procedures and maintain smooth operations throughout the week, including weekends.
- Skilled at building team capability through clear communication, performance management, and recognition.
- Experienced in retail fundamentals such as merchandising, sales performance, stock management, and loss prevention.
Benefits and Perks
- Access to discounts at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target, and Officeworks.
- Complimentary standard OnePass membership with over 100 exclusive benefits spanning health, shopping, travel, wealth, and work-related perks.
- Paid parental leave for 12 weeks regardless of gender.
- Enjoy festive gifts, discounted food and beverages at the in-store cafe, and opportunities to work at other stores.
- We are dedicated to supporting career growth and provide pathways for advancement within the company.
Additional Information
This role includes a minimum weekday to weekend roster ratio of one in three, with public holiday work as needed. Applicants must be aged 15 or older. Bunnings fosters an inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Background checks, including police, employment, and medical checks, are part of the hiring process. Adjustments for applicants needing support are available upon request.
About Bunnings
Bunnings is Australia's premier retailer for home improvement and lifestyle products, supporting a broad customer base from project builders to commercial tradespeople through a widespread network including stores, trade centers, and online. Our purpose is to inspire people to embrace new projects and grow together in a collaborative environment.