Store Manager

About Us

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a proud Australian family-owned business with a long history, a strong future, and a solid association with motorsport. 

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.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced automotive Store Manager to take the lead at our well-established South Morang Store.

Bring your leadership skills and industry knowledge to a dynamic team to help drive continued success.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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.

Why Join Pedders?

• Our Store Manager monthly incentive program, which provides you with the opportunity to earn more money on top of your salary.
• NO weekend work; we only operate MON-FRI, so you can enjoy your weekends.
• We provide you with uniform and tools, so you don’t have to use your own
• Our generous discounts on Pedder parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app which provides access to our rewards partners (retailers, utilities, insurance providers, petrol stations etc).
• Reward and recognition program, in recognition for your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values
• Generous employee referral program in recognition of referring suitable talent into Pedders
• Service milestone recognition, celebrating your dedication and loyalty to Pedders
• We provide a confidential and free of charge Employee Assistance Program, which offers one on one counselling sessions for employees and family members.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives - annual flu shot, general health check-up and skin checks
• We provide a clean, inclusive and safe working environment with family-centric values
• Career opportunities and progression; we love to promote and grow people within the business.
• We offer a combination of online and in-person training, for all areas of your position.
• 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.

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

How to Apply

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 which can look different for everyone.

Are you ready for a career with no bull?

Click on the APPLY NOW button to upload your resume.