Area Manager - Melbourne

The Company

Our client is a high-performing, globally recognised retail business known for its fast-paced environment and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong footprint across Australia the business continues to grow through its focus on customer value, efficiency, and empowering its people.

The Role

This is a key leadership position where you’ll oversee the performance of multiple retail sites within the Greater Melbourne region. You’ll drive strategic and operational success, lead high-performing teams, and ensure consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. Reporting to a very high performing Regional Director, this role requires a balance of hands-on operational leadership and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 4–6 retail sites across Melbourne and Western suburbs and surrounding areas
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers to achieve KPIs across sales, service, and compliance
• Implement and maintain high operational standards across all locations
• Analyse store performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning within the region
• Manage budgets through rostering
• Act as a key liaison between head office and frontline teams to ensure strategic alignment
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Must have a Degree
• Proven experience in a management position in retail or FMCG environment.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills including performance management.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the region
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Tools of trade (laptop, phone, etc.)
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Join a high-growth business with clear progression pathways
• Unfortunately my client aren't able to sponsor so please do not apply unless you have full working rights for Australia.
• Excellent renumeration package with company car and all personal and business fuel paid for.
  
  

How to Apply To apply online, please click the appropriate link below with an up to date CV outlining the size and scale of operation you're currently managing.