Area Manager

Company Description

With over 40 years in the business and 145 stores nationwide, Autobarn is proud to be Australia’s go-to destination for quality automotive parts, accessories, and expert advice. From motoring enthusiasts to everyday drivers, we’re here to help our customers keep their vehicles in top condition.

Autobarn is part of Bapcor Ltd, Australasia’s leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and service. Our group includes iconic brands like Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade, BNT, and Baxters – with more than 1,000 locations and 5,000+ team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand.

We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, supportive and diverse work environment for our staff, and are committed to living out our companies values every day and in every way:

Doing the right thing

Being in it together

Giving a damn

Getting it done

Job Description

Fuel the team. Accelerate performance. Drive Autobarn forward.

At Autobarn, we are looking for an experienced and values-driven Area Manager to lead, support, and grow a portfolio of stores across WA, NT, TAS and SA, ensuring operational excellence and strong commercial performance.

About the Role

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.

About You

You are an experienced retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You will bring:

Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role

Integrity-driven leadership with a focus on values and teamwork

Exceptional leadership and coaching capability

Ability to influence, motivate, and engage teams

Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results

Strong adaptability, resilience, and attention to detail

Flexibility to travel across your designated region

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, as well as provide continuous training & support with career development opportunities. We also offer a supportive team & network to assist you with leaving your mark on a nationally recognised business.

In addition, we also offer:

Generous team member discounts across our brands including Autobarn, Burson, Autopro, ABS, Midas and Opposite Lock

Industry-leading leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave, the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave annually, plus paid birthday and volunteer leave

Clear career pathways with opportunities to grow across our network of brands and training and development opportunities

Recognition programme that celebrates performance and team success

Employee wellbeing support, including free confidential counselling (EAP) and annual flu vaccinations

Financial perks, including novated leasing, special fleet pricing, and access to an employee share plan

Additional Information

At Bapcor and Autobarn, we pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible