Reporting to the State Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance of multiple Autobarn stores within your region. As a key leader, you will coach and inspire teams, be a visible leader, drive sales growth, and maintain operational excellence while upholding our strong values and commitment to integrity.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll spend time in-store, building capability and fostering a high-performance culture. You will be responsible for:
Team & Culture
• Building a high-performance culture by coaching leaders and managing team performance issues.
• Fostering a positive, values-driven workplace aligned with Autobarn core values.
Store Standards – Good Process
• Ensuring consistent execution of operational processes, marketing, and visual merchandising standards.
• Maintaining store integrity through accurate stock management and inventory control.
Leadership
• Leading, coaching, and developing Store Managers and teams.
• Overseeing recruitment and managing performance, including implementing PIPs where required.
Customer Delivery & Business Development
• Driving customer satisfaction and service excellence across all stores.
• Delivering sales growth through promotions, events, and identifying new business opportunities.
Health and Safety
• Promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, reporting hazards and incidents promptly.
• Supporting safety initiatives, including Toolbox Talks and maintaining up-to-date safety signage.
Financial & Administration
• Managing budgets and driving profitability through strong financial and KPI oversight.
• Analysing P&L and performance metrics to identifying opportunities and improving results.