Store Manager & Community Builder

The Somewhere Co. is looking for an energetic, community-minded Store Manager to lead our Indooroopilly store. This isn’t just retail. It’s about creating a space where locals feel genuinely welcome, connected, and part of something special.

Join us and put your leadership skills to work. Use your natural ability to influence, coach, and motivate your team to elevate customer experience, strengthen performance, and drive operational excellence, creating an exceptional shopping experience for our community.

So, who are we?

We’re The Somewhere Co. A brand for the bold, the bright – certainly not wallflowers. We craft products that make a statement for a community that feels like the ultimate group chat; Everyone’s invited.

From prints that pop to pieces that spark joy, everything we do is designed to turn the everyday into something worth showing up for. We’re here for the colour lovers, the gift givers, the go-getters, and anyone who lives life a little louder.

Why this job is a total dream:

This isn’t your average retail role. At TSC, every day is a chance to connect, create, and deliver joy. We’re searching for high-vibe humans who bring the energy, the conversation, and the sparkle to every single customer interaction. Think bold styling chats, authentic connection and beautiful product storytelling.

If you jump on our socials, you’ll see our retail team are content creation queens too! They’re featured in social content, behind-the-scenes reels, styling videos, and in-store moments that make our online community feel like insiders. We’re looking for the person in this role to really drive content creation in our Indooroopilly store.

We are open to a part-time role or flexible hours for the right candidate, too!

Day to day, you would:

• Live and breathe our values: Colour outside the lines, Move the needle, You can sit with us, Create a memorable experience, Find the better way and Embrace play
• Actively build a sense of community around the store – whether it’s hosting a fun in-store moment, creating content that makes our online community feel like they’re right there with you, or simply creating a space that feels warm, welcoming and full of good vibes
• Lead by example to achieve store targets and meet daily KPIs
• Confidently draw conclusions from reporting, helping you to identify opportunities to elevate and improve store performance, and ultimately, the customer experience
• Take responsibility for all store operations, including rostering and inventory management, recognising their impact on the overall customer experience
• Weave your VM magic, with products sometimes changing week to week
• Be solutions-focused and able to manage multiple tasks on the go
• Rely on your strong written and verbal communication skills to mentor and nurture your team, and work closely with your remote Sales Manager

What you’ll need:

• To be an experienced and warm leader
• A genuine love of people and a passion for creating authentic and engaging connections with your team and customers
• Previous retail management experience would be preferred, including the creation of rosters that balance the needs of the business with wage budget requirements
• Previous experience in content creation or marketing would be a huge bonus!
• A proven track record of building and nurturing strong, engaged and high-performing teams
• High energy and the motivation to succeed autonomously
• Strong visual merchandising skills

The Perks:

• Unlimited product discounts – 50% off TSC and 30% off any brands we carry in our stores
• Unlimited product discounts for your immediate family
• A quarterly product allowance
• An accessible and supportive leadership team with exposure to what happens behind the scenes
• An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that is expanding rapidly, with career progression a possibility for high-potential candidates.

That all sounds good, right?! Ready to make your mark?

Hot tip… We LOVE a great cover letter! Show us why YOU’RE the perfect fit for the role and don’t hold back on the fun stuff! We want to know what makes you shine, so get creative and let your personality sparkle.