Senior Area Manager – Retail Operations in Melbourne

• Opportunity for a future leader to take the next step in their career
• Improve sales, profitability, customer experience & operational performance
• Multi-site Area Manager, car allowance provided, generous package

An exciting opportunity for a high-calibre retail operator ready to take the next step in their career.

We are working with an established Australian consumer brand with a significant national retail network to identify high-calibre leaders looking to advance their career in the retail industry.

It's a great opportunity for someone who has built a strong track record in retail operations and is ready to broaden their commercial exposure, take on greater responsibility and accelerate their career.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of retail businesses, working with operators to improve sales, profitability, customer experience and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with business owners and managers, earning their trust and influencing positive outcomes.
• Use sales, financial and operational information to identify opportunities, understand performance and develop practical actions.
• Spend significant time in the field, visiting sites and understanding what is happening on the ground.
• Work through operational challenges and competing priorities, finding practical solutions that deliver results.
• Support new site openings, acquisitions, transitions and other growth initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to implement initiatives that improve business and network performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help turn ideas into action.
• Manage your own portfolio and priorities with genuine autonomy, while working within broader organisational strategy.

About You

• We're looking for a high-performing retail or operations professional with the potential to become a future leader.
• A strong track record of delivering results in retail, operations or a similar environment.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with sales, performance and financial information.
• Strong people leadership and the ability to influence others.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• The ability to build strong relationships and credibility with a range of stakeholders.
• Initiative, energy and the desire to take on greater responsibility.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• A genuine interest in developing your career beyond traditional multi‑site retail management.
• A current full Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites within a defined territory.

The Opportunity

• Responsibility for a portfolio of established businesses.
• Direct exposure to business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Broader commercial and financial experience.
• The opportunity to influence sales, profitability and operational performance.
• Exposure to growth, change and strategic initiatives.
• Genuine autonomy and flexibility across your portfolio.
• A combination of field-based work, office time and working from home.
• The support of an established national team.
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