Area Manager | South East Melbourne | Womens Fashion

Are you an experienced multi-site retail leader who knows how to inspire teams, drive commercial success, and deliver exceptional customer experiences?

I'm partnering with a well-established and highly regarded national fashion retailer to recruit an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of stores across South East Melbourne. This is a parental leave contract with the potential to extend, offering the opportunity to join a business with a strong brand presence, a people-first culture, and exciting growth plans.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and developing a portfolio of stores, partnering closely with Store Managers to maximise sales, elevate customer experience, and build high-performing teams.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded retail leader who enjoys being hands-on, coaching leaders to success, and making a tangible impact across multiple locations.

Location: South East Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 + Super (depending on experience)
Car Allowance: $10,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach and develop a portfolio of Store Managers to achieve exceptional commercial results.

- Drive sales growth, profitability and operational excellence across your region.

- Analyse performance metrics and implement strategic action plans.

- Foster a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture.

- Champion outstanding customer experiences and consistent brand execution.

- Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment across the region.





- Ensure stores are operating to the highest standards in compliance, presentation and performance.

About You

To be successful, you'll bring:

- Proven experience in a multi-site retail leadership role.

- A strong track record of delivering sales and operational results.

- Exceptional leadership and coaching skills with a passion for developing people.

- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret business performance.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence and inspire.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000 + Super.

- $10,000 annual car allowance.

- Contract role with the potential to extend.

- The chance to join a successful, people-focused fashion retailer with a robust reputation in the market.

- A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and development.

- Genuine autonomy to make an impact across your region.

- Career development opportunities within a growing retail business.

If you're ready for your next leadership opportunity and want to join a retailer where people, performance and culture are equally valued, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now, or reach out for a confidential discussion.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Narelle Platt on 0451 445 866 or via email at [email protected] quoting the reference number above, or check out our website for other available positions.

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📌 Area Manager | Womens Fashion - South East Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Frontline Retail Melbourne
📍 Victoria