At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing retail team and drive store sales performance.
- Company: Join Private Blends, a growing premium retail brand in Queensland.
- Benefits: Senior leadership role with career progression and supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for multi-site management as the brand grows.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting expansion and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven retail management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Private Blends is continuing to expand nationally, and we are seeking an experienced, polished and commercially minded Senior Store Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of our Queensland retail operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take ownership of an established store operation while helping drive the next stage of growth for the Private Blends brand across Queensland.
With future expansion planned across the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions, we are looking for someone who has the capability to lead a high-performing store today, while growing into broader multi-site responsibilities as our Queensland footprint expands. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in premium retail environments, has a strong eye for presentation and visual merchandising, and enjoys leading from the front.
The Role
As Senior Store Manager, you will take ownership of the overall performance, culture and presentation of the store. You will lead and develop your team, deliver a premium customer experience, and ensure the store consistently reflects the high standards of the Private Blends brand. You will be hands‐on, commercially minded and confident balancing leadership with day to day retail operations.
As our Queensland presence continues to grow, the role will also support visual merchandising, operational consistency and team performance across additional locations, with the potential to develop into broader multi-site oversight across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing retail team
- Drive store sales performance and achieve KPIs
- Deliver a premium and personalised customer experience
- Build and maintain a positive, accountable and performance-focused team culture
- Maintain exceptional visual merchandising and store presentation standards
- Support visual merchandising reviews, implementation and setup across Queensland locations when required
- Manage rosters, staffing, wage control and day to day operations
- Oversee stock control, inventory management and loss prevention
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training and developing team members
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies and WHS requirements
- Act as a key link between Queensland store operations and Head Office
- Support future store openings, team development and operational readiness as the Private Blends network continues to grow
About You
- Proven experience as a Store Manager, Senior Store Manager or experienced Assistant Store Manager within retail
- Strong leadership and team development capability
- Demonstrated ability to build positive team culture while maintaining clear performance expectations
- High attention to detail with strong visual merchandising capability
- Commercial mindset with a focus on customer experience, sales and results
- Well-presented, organised and confident in a fast paced environment
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Comfortable taking ownership and working closely with senior leadership
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle required
- Flexibility to travel between Brisbane and future Gold Coast locations when required
- Weekend availability as part of a rotating retail roster
What We Offer
- A senior leadership position within a growing premium retail brand
- The opportunity to play an important role in the growth of Private Blends across Queensland
- Scope to develop into broader multi-site management responsibilities
- Involvement in future store openings and team development
- Supportive leadership team and clear operational structure
- Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand nationally
If you're an experienced retail leader ready to take the next step and want the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding premium brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Store Manager Queensland employer: Private Blends
Private Blends is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where team members are valued for their enthusiasm and customer focus. Located in the heart of Melbourne, our stores provide a dynamic environment during the bustling holiday season, with opportunities for personal growth and potential ongoing employment for those who excel. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises a warm, personalised customer experience while celebrating the art of fragrance.
