Assistant Store Manager - Repco Katherine

Role overview

Repco is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its Katherine location in Northern Territory, Australia. In this position, you will help run day-to-day store activity, guide and build up the team, and contribute to a consistently strong customer experience. The company is a well-known automotive aftermarket brand across Australia and New Zealand, and it places emphasis on quality, expertise, service, achievement, and ongoing improvement.

What the business offers

• A welcoming team culture that values safety and inclusion
• Access to regular training and career growth opportunities
• No late-night trading
• A broad and varied product range
• Guidance from support office teams, plus cross-store help with merchandising, planograms, and store presentation standards
• Recognition and reward initiatives, including a shout-out platform and a private Facebook group
• Paid volunteer leave
• Parental leave top-up support
• Special team pricing across GPC Asia Pacific businesses
• Industry award pay, penalty rates, and a fortnightly payroll cycle

Key responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will work alongside the Store Manager to lead the team, keep operations running smoothly, and help the store deliver strong results. You will coach team members, model excellent service, and ensure customers have positive, meaningful interactions. A strong focus on safety is essential, and the role may also involve opening and closing the store.

About you

The ideal candidate brings supervisory experience, or is prepared to step into their next leadership role. Retail or trade background is preferred, particularly experience in sales, wholesale, or workshop operations. Knowledge of mechanical or automotive parts would be an advantage. You should be flexible with your availability, hold a valid driver’s licence, and be physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting heavier items. A safety-first mindset is important.

Additional notes

This role includes physical tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing, and driving safely. Applications are also welcome from people who do not yet have direct industry experience. The employer is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a major supplier of automotive aftermarket and industrial parts and services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Employment decisions are made based on ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other lawful business reasons, without discrimination on protected grounds.