Retail Manager – Rosebery in Sydney

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Store Manager to lead our flagship Rosebery store, House of Rec. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of one of Sydney's most unique running retail spaces, leading a passionate team and helping us deliver an exceptional experience for runners of all abilities. You'll be responsible for the overall performance of the store, from driving sales and developing your team to managing stock, maintaining store standards and supporting the events and community activations that make House of Rec such a special place.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team through coaching, training and ongoing feedback.
• Take ownership of store performance, including sales targets, conversion, average transaction value and labour costs.
• Manage staff rostering, recruitment, onboarding and performance development.
• Oversee daily store operations, including stock management, replenishment, inventory accuracy and loss prevention.
• Work closely with our buying and leadership teams to maximise product performance and identify opportunities.
• Maintain exceptional standards of visual merchandising, store presentation and customer service.
• Create a welcoming environment for everyone, from first-time runners to experienced athletes.
• Ensure the store operates safely and in line with company policies and WHS requirements.
• Play an active role in bringing our community to life through run clubs, events, product launches and brand activations.

About you:

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys leading people, takes pride in running a great retail operation and understands the importance of creating an outstanding customer experience. Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in retail management, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing sales targets, budgets and operational KPIs.
• Experience with rostering, inventory management and retail systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• A genuine passion for customer service and building a positive team culture.
• An interest in running, sport or an active lifestyle is a bonus, but certainly not essential.

About Pace Athletic:

Pace Athletic is an independent, Sydney-based running specialty retailer with seven stores and a growing online presence. Since opening our first store in 2013, we've built our business around a simple idea: making running more accessible, exciting and welcoming for everyone. We're proud of the community we've built through our stores, weekly run clubs, events and partnerships with some of the world's leading running brands. Our Rosebery flagship, House of Rec, takes that philosophy a step further. More than just a running store, it's a space designed to bring together retail, community, events and the culture of running under one roof.

What's in it for you?

• Generous staff discounts on footwear, apparel and nutrition.
• Access to product education and training from the world's leading running brands.
• Opportunities to be involved in exciting product launches, events and community initiatives.
• A supportive, passionate team that genuinely loves what we do.
• The opportunity to lead our flagship store and play an important role in the continued growth of Pace Athletic.

If you're an experienced retail leader looking for something a little different, we'd love to hear from you.