Store Manager - Cairns

Foot Locker
Foot Locker

Full-time

Cairns, QLD, Australia

Posted on Sep 25, 2026
Overview

Store Manager – Lead, Inspire, Achieve!

Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable customer experiences? Are you a natural leader who thrives on coaching and motivating a team to deliver excellence? If so, this is your opportunity to shine!

As Store Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind a high-performing team, reporting directly to the District Manager. Your mission? To lead, develop, and inspire your team to deliver an exceptional in-store experience while executing company strategies that maximize sales and profitability.


Responsibilities

  • Lead & Motivate: Coach your team to achieve top performance and create memorable customer experiences.

  • Recruit & Develop: Hire, train, and empower associates to grow and succeed.

  • Drive Results: Execute plans to hit key performance indicators and exceed profit goals.

  • Create Connections: Build brand loyalty through authentic, personalized customer interactions.

  • Set the Standard: Ensure visual merchandising and operational excellence across the store.

  • Be the Expert: Share product knowledge and teach your team how to elevate every customer interaction.

  • Manage Rosters: Create and manage efficient schedules to meet business needs while supporting work-life balance.

  • Sales & Budget Accountability: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance, ensuring targets and budgets are met.

  • Operational Excellence: Oversee inventory management, shrinkage control, and compliance with company policies.

  • Strategic Planning: Analyze store performance and implement action plans to maximize profitability.


Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in a customer-facing retail or sales environment.

  • Confidence in engaging customers and delivering an elevated experience.

  • A results-driven mindset fueled by enthusiasm for people and products.

  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, omni-channel retail world.

  • Strong problem-solving and financial analysis skills.

  • High integrity, ethics, and trustworthiness.

  • Flexible availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

  • Generous employee discount on our products

  • Career growth opportunities with ongoing training and development

  • A supportive, team-focused culture where your leadership makes an impact

  • Access to health and wellbeing programs