At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new boutique, inspire your team, and create an exceptional shopping experience.
- Company: Join Elka Collective, a contemporary womenswear brand known for timeless sophistication.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous staff discounts, a quarterly wardrobe allowance, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and celebrates its people.
- Why this job: Make your mark by launching a new store and shaping its culture from day one.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail leadership and a passion for contemporary fashion are essential.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
ABOUT ELKA COLLECTIVE Established in Melbourne in 2014, Elka Collective is a contemporary womenswear brand that celebrates timeless sophistication, effortless style and modern femininity. Known for its refined aesthetic and considered designs, Elka Collective creates versatile, enduring collections that empower women to feel confident and effortlessly stylish. As we prepare to open our brand-new boutique at Pacific Fair, we're looking for an inspiring Boutique Manager to lead the store, bring our brand vision to life and create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
THE OPPORTUNITY This is more than just a Boutique Manager role, it's an opportunity to take the lead in establishing a brand-new Elka Collective boutique at one of Queensland's premier shopping destinations. As Boutique Manager, you'll take ownership of the store's overall performance, from building and developing your team to creating an inviting, premium retail environment that reflects the Elka Collective aesthetic. You’ll bring together your passion for fashion, commercial mindset and leadership experience to drive results, build lasting customer relationships and establish a strong store culture from day one. If you're a confident retail leader who loves fashion, thrives on achieving results and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Lead & Inspire: Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing team, creating a positive and engaging store culture.
- Drive Performance: Take ownership of sales, KPIs and store profitability, using commercial insights to identify opportunities and maximise results.
- Elevate the Customer Experience: Lead by example in delivering personalised styling advice and exceptional service that keeps customers coming back.
- Bring the Brand to Life: Maintain beautiful visual merchandising and store presentation in line with Elka Collective's premium brand identity.
- Own Store Operations: Oversee all aspects of daily store management, including rostering, stock management, inventory control and administration.
- Build Your Boutique: Play a pivotal role in the successful launch of the new store, setting the standard for operational excellence and customer experience from day one.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Previous experience in a Boutique Manager, Store Manager or similar retail leadership position, ideally within premium fashion.
- A genuine passion for contemporary fashion, styling and the Elka Collective aesthetic.
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams to achieve their full potential.
- Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of driving sales performance and achieving KPIs.
- An eye for detail and a passion for creating beautifully presented retail spaces.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership of your store.
- Most importantly, a genuine enthusiasm for building something special and representing a growing Australian fashion brand!
THE PERKS OF BEING PART OF BRAND COLLECTIVE
- Generous Staff Discounts – Enjoy up to 50% off across our portfolio of brands, including Elka Collective, Review, Superdry and Black Pepper.
- Quarterly Wardrobe Allowance – Refresh your wardrobe with a generous allowance to wear our beautiful collections to work.
- Career Growth & Development – Access ongoing training and development opportunities across our diverse brand portfolio.
- In-store Incentives – Be rewarded for your contribution to store performance.
- Employee Wellbeing – Free access to mental health professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
- And More! – Be part of a team that celebrates its people and the brands they represent.
READY TO LEAD SOMETHING NEW? Here's your chance to make your mark! Join Elka Collective and take the lead in bringing our newest boutique to life at Pacific Fair. If you're ready to combine your love of fashion with your passion for leadership, we'd love to meet you.
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