Area Manager
Retailworld JobAdder ·www.retailworldresourcing.com
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Area Manager | Lower North Island
Not every Area Manager role offers the chance to help shape the growth story of a business. Our client is a globally recognised retail brand with hundreds of stores worldwide and ambitious growth plans across New Zealand and Australia. With a loyal customer following, strong values and an energetic culture, they've built a reputation for developing great people and promoting from within.
As growth continues, an opportunity has arisen for an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of 11 stores across the Lower North Island and upper South Island, including Nelson, Blenheim, Wellington, Palmerston North, Hawke's Bay, Taupō, Rotorua and New Plymouth.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner with Store Managers to build capability, drive sales performance and create an exceptional customer experience across the region.
What You'll Be Doing:
Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights.
Not every Area Manager role offers the chance to help shape the growth story of a business. Our client is a globally recognised retail brand with hundreds of stores worldwide and ambitious growth plans across New Zealand and Australia. With a loyal customer following, strong values and an energetic culture, they've built a reputation for developing great people and promoting from within.
As growth continues, an opportunity has arisen for an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of 11 stores across the Lower North Island and upper South Island, including Nelson, Blenheim, Wellington, Palmerston North, Hawke's Bay, Taupō, Rotorua and New Plymouth.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner with Store Managers to build capability, drive sales performance and create an exceptional customer experience across the region.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading, coaching and developing Store Managers and their teams
- Driving sales, profitability and operational performance across the region
- Building a high-performance, customer-first culture
- Supporting recruitment, succession planning and talent development
- Analysing store performance and identifying opportunities for growth
- Ensuring operational excellence, visual standards and compliance
- Travelling regularly throughout the region to support your stores
- You'll be a people-focused leader who genuinely enjoys developing others and creating high-performing teams
- Proven multi-site retail leadership experience
- A background in fast-paced, high volume retail environments
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of delivering results
- Experience leading through growth, change and continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- A positive, energetic and hands-on leadership style
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
- Competitive salary package
- Company vehicle
- Bonus structure
- Tools of trade provided
- Monday to Friday role, with occasional store support required during peak trading periods
- Genuine career development opportunities within a growing international business
- A supportive leadership team and high-performance culture
Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights.
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Who is hiring for the Area Manager role?
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Where is the Area Manager job located?
The Area Manager role with Retailworld JobAdder is based in Wellington, NZ.
Is the Area Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Retailworld JobAdder.
What experience level is the Area Manager role?
The Area Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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