Area Manager

Area Manager 

Experienced multisite leader to influence store operations across a 5-store portfolio. Exceed customer experiences, drive store standards, and thrive in a passionate foodie culture. Grocery retail essential.

• Strategic Influence: Lead, support, and grow a dedicated portfolio of 5 established supermarket locations.
• Competitive Package: Salary starting from $120,000 + Super + Bonus metrics.
• Career Progression: Advance your career within a flourishing, established local independent retailer.

About the Company
Our client is a premier independent grocery retailer known for offering a shopping experience that is high-quality, convenient, and deeply rooted in the local community. They foster a culture of inclusion where team members are encouraged to learn and grow, ensuring a welcoming and rewarding work environment.

With a focus on specialist food and outstanding service, they are looking for a collaborative multi-site leader who shares their commitment to excellence and community impact.

The Role
As the Area Manager, you will join the leadership team to champion operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction across a tailored 5-store footprint. You will be a hands-on mentor who bridges the gap between support office strategy and in-store execution, empowering Store Managers to set new benchmarks in retail standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Coaching: Lead, influence, and motivate on a daily basis, developing and coaching Store Managers to foster a high-performance team culture.
• Operational Excellence: Drive profitability and high store standards through optimized store processes, inventory control, and meticulous merchandising.
• Strategic Best Practice: Revise and instill best business practices across your portfolio to streamline efficiency and elevate the fresh food offering.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, store staff, and external vendors.
• Market Performance: Analyze performance data and local market trends to identify new growth opportunities and drive customer engagement.

What You Will Have

• Multi-Site Grocery Experience: Proven background in multi-site retail management (Area Manager, Cluster Manager, or equivalent) specifically within the supermarket or grocery sector.
• Inspirational Leadership: A genuine, energetic, and solution-focused approach to building, mentoring, and developing your teams.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics, P&L management, and how to effectively influence store margins and profitability.
• High Standards: Exceptional attention to detail regarding store execution, compliance, and fresh food presentations.
• Authentic Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.

What You Will Receive

• Remuneration: Salary package starting from $120,000 + Super + Tools of the Trade (dependent on experience) + Performance Bonus. 
• Autonomy & Support: An autonomous field-based role backed by a highly supportive executive leadership team.
• Stability & Culture: Work alongside long-serving team members in a collaborative, ideas-driven company that prioritises its people.
• Growth Opportunities: Real avenues for career progression as this independent network continues to expand its WA footprint.

If you are an accountability-driven leader who strives to do the right thing for the customer, the team, and the community, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Elissa for a confidential discussion: 0484614160 | elissac@rwr.net.au
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