A household name in Australian retail is undergoing a major business transformation, and this is a rare prospect to lead planning and strategy across its concessions portfolio at a pivotal time.

This role sits at the heart of the transformation agenda, shaping how the business plans, allocates and grows its concessions network for the next phase of its evolution. You will partner directly with senior leadership to build the strategic and commercial framework that underpins concession performance nationally.

The Chance
Lead planning and strategy for the concessions portfolio, partnering closely with merchandise, retail operations and finance leadership
Play a lead role in a major business transformation program, shaping the future operating model for concessions
Build and embed planning frameworks, forecasting models and commercial strategy to drive concession productivity and growth
Work directly with senior stakeholders and brand partners to align commercial objectives and improve concession performance
Influence decision making at the highest level during a period of significant change and investment

About You
Proven leadership experience in planning,



strategy or commercial roles within retail, ideally with exposure to concessions, department stores or multi-brand environments
A strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and driving execution
Solid stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at senior and executive level
Experience navigating or leading through significant organisational change or transformation
Commercially astute, analytical and confident using data to drive decisions and influence strategy

Why This Role
This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark on a business at a defining moment in its history. You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, a mandate to shape strategy from the ground up, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy on how this business plans and grows its concessions footprint.

A competitive remuneration package will be structured to attract the right calibre of leader.

This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. For a confidential conversation, please apply now or reach out directly.

📌 Head Of Planning Melbourne
🏢 JIVARO recruitment
📍 Melbourne