At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our Victorian store network and drive commercial growth in the equestrian community.
- Company: Horseland, Australia's largest equestrian retailer with over 50 stores nationwide.
- Benefits: Generous staff discounts, ongoing training, and a supportive family-run environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth and statewide commercial responsibility.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and influence the next generation of retail leaders.
- Qualifications: 5+ years retail leadership experience and strong equine knowledge preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Horseland is Australia’s largest equestrian retailer, with more than 50 stores nationwide. Our reputation is built on quality products, knowledgeable service and strong relationships with riders and horse owners. We are seeking an experienced multi-site retail leader to lead our Victorian network.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager Retail, you will join the Retail Leadership Team and lead sales, profitability, people development and operational performance across Victoria. You will help shape the state strategy and turn it into clear priorities for each store. Working closely with Merchandise, Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, and HR, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen store performance, and equip your leaders to succeed. Based at our Dandenong South office, the role involves regular travel across the Victorian store network and occasional interstate travel.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving commercial results: Deliver state sales, gross profit and store profitability targets, manage controllable costs and lead improvement plans for underperforming stores.
- Developing store leaders: Coach Store Managers, set clear expectations, manage performance and build succession plans.
- Strengthening retail operations: Improve workforce planning, labour productivity, stock availability and inventory management.
- Delivering consistent standards: Lead customer service, visual merchandising, store presentation, safety and compliance across the network.
- Supporting business growth: Use customer insights and trading results to guide local initiatives and support store openings, relocations and refurbishments.
- Building community connections: Develop relationships with riding clubs, equestrian organisations and local groups that strengthen customer loyalty and store engagement.
About you
You understand how to lead through Store Managers, balancing clear accountability with practical support. You are commercially astute, confident making decisions and comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on store coaching. You will bring:
- At least five years’ retail leadership experience, including several years leading a network of 10 or more stores across a geographically dispersed territory.
- A strong record of achieving sales and profit targets, managing store profit and loss and improving business performance.
- Proven experience coaching Store Managers, developing talent and managing performance.
- Sound knowledge of merchandising, inventory, workforce planning and retail operations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly.
- Experience with horses or strong equine knowledge is highly preferred.
- Understanding the needs of riders and horse owners will help you support our teams, connect with customers and build credibility within the equestrian community.
- Experience in equestrian, country, outdoor, apparel, footwear or other specialist retail will also be highly regarded.
Why join Horseland?
- A significant leadership opportunity with statewide commercial responsibility.
- A place on the Retail Leadership Team, reporting directly to the General Manager Retail.
- The opportunity to influence business performance and develop the next generation of store leaders.
- A supportive, family-run environment guided by People, Passion and Performance.
- Generous staff discounts and ongoing product and supplier training.
- A business with a passionate customer community and a strong connection to the equestrian industry.
State Manager – Victoria employer: Weatherbeeta Group
At Horseland Maitland, we pride ourselves on being more than just a retail store; we are a vibrant community of equestrian enthusiasts dedicated to delivering exceptional service and fostering a supportive work environment. As a Store Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary package, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to lead a passionate team in a family-run atmosphere that values your contributions and encourages personal growth within the equestrian industry.
