Area Manager-Multi-Site Retail Operations

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple high‑volume retail stores. This senior role is responsible for driving strong commercial outcomes, maintaining exceptional operational standards, and leading Store Managers and Department Supervisors to achieve consistent performance excellence.
Reporting to the Retail Managing Director, you will play a critical role in delivering sales growth, profitability, and a high‑quality customer experience across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets and gross profit margins in line with business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement in store and department performance
• Maximise sales and profitability through effective people leadership and commercial decision‑making
• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers and Department Supervisors
• Maintain and elevate standards of customer service across all sites
• Ensure full compliance with operational, financial, and legislative requirements
• Manage performance and costs within agreed budgets
• Oversee training, succession planning, and capability development across teams

About You
You will be a confident and hands‑on retail leader with a strong background in independent retailers, supermarket or large‑format retail operations. You bring a commercial mindset, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and know how to motivate leaders to deliver results.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role within the food/retail industry
• Experience managing businesses of comparable scale (revenue and staffing)
• Proven success in driving sales, profit margins, and operational performance

Preferred Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Retail Management, Business Management, or a related discipline

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• High levels of confidence, motivation and initiative
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability
• Strong commercial and business acumen

What’s on Offer

• A senior leadership role with genuine influence and autonomy
• Opportunity to lead high‑performing teams in a growing retail business
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and performance

If you are a results‑driven retail leader ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your current CV and cover letter addressing the criteria. For further information email Wendy at wtynanjefferis@searsonbuck.com.au or call 0439 629666