Who are we?

Early Settler is about stylish modern living - We sell furniture and gorgeous homewares that is affordable and designed to help create a home you truly love living in. There’s no place like home and, no matter what your style, we’ve got something to make yours even more comfy and beautiful.

Why Join Us?

Here at Early Settler, we are looking for people who share our innate passion for providing exceptional customer experience. We love what we do and we love to support each other to hit our goals.

This is how we get the best of we with the best of me!

To support our most important asset, YOU, we provide you with:

Amazing team member discounts on our fabulous products
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support you to be your best self
Career Development Opportunities
Fun, Supportive and collaborative team environment

What is the role?

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for retail? Then we want to hear from you - We are looking for a dynamic Store Manager to join our team at Cairns store and take charge!

In this pivotal role, you’ll drive sales, lead and develop a high-performing team aligned to our core values, and create a memorable customer experience.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on a growing brand and lead by example in a thriving retail environment.

Our Store Managers know how to Keep It Real and Be Experts to ensure our teams are engaged and committed to Adding Value and Making the customer journey Personal by creating an inspirational customer experience. We love what we do, and we are looking for people who share in our vision and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively and attentively takes ownership of overall store performance
Drives sales, profit, controls costs to ensure the achievement of KPI’s
Ensures a customer centric culture, resulting in a warm, helpful, and exceptional customer experience
Provides inspirational leadership and training to develop their team to deliver outstanding results
Lead, coach and develop the retail sales team to achieve targets and build a high-performing team
Develop and Implement strategies that can maximize both sales and customer service targets thereby driving store performance
Be a product knowledge expert and be as keen as beans to live our values #WeKeepItReal, #WeAddValue, #WeMakeItPersonal, #WeAreExperts, #WeAreDistinctive
Adheres to all company behaviours, policies, and procedures
Ensures a clean, tidy, and safe work environment advocating and ensuring OH&S principles are adhered to at all times!

Who are we looking for?

With a strong retail background, commercial acumen and passion for customer service, you are someone who thrives in a team environment and knows how to bring out the best in people. You bring energy, resilience and a hands-on approach to everything you do - and you are ready to take the next step into retail leadership!

5+ years retail management experience
Your drive and innate passion about providing a customer experience that is second to none
A reputation for your collaborative and approachable style and ability to deliver the results
Demonstrated experience leading and coaching teams
Ability to manage budgets, drive KPI’s, ensure compliance, interpret/create reporting, and generate efficient and compliant rosters
Honesty, integrity, and open communication
A work ethic that is uncompromised, commitment to adding value and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
As we are a furniture store, the role involves regular manual handling of products including lifting, carrying and moving items of varying sizes. Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing these tasks as part of their daily duties.

Did we hear yes, yes, yes? Don't delay, apply now!

*Applicants must be a AU citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in Australia and therefore hold a valid visa.

Roster - Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday

We understand a lot of time and effort goes into applying for roles and we genuinely thank all applicants in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview