Area Manager | New South Wales, Queensland & Current Zealand

Oversee 7 Stores Across ANZ (Growing to 8) | Sydney Based

Step Into the World of Luxury with Capri Holdings

MICHAEL KORS

Capri Holdings is a global luxury fashion group home to iconic brands including Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo . Renowned for craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless style, our brands redefine modern luxury across accessories, footwear, ready-to-wear fashion, watches, jewellery, eyewear, fragrances, and wearable technology.

For over four decades, Michael Kors has been a globally recognised fashion brand, known for its up-to-date style and aspirational jet-set attitude. We pride ourselves on creating exceptional customer experiences while fostering a dynamic, inclusive culture where our people are empowered to grow their careers and make an impact.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an inspiring and commercially driven Area Manager to lead our network of stores across New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand .

Based in our Sydney Head Office , this leadership role oversees 7 stores with an exciting expansion to 8 stores on the horizon . You'll partner closely with Store Managers to drive sales performance, develop exceptional teams, elevate the customer experience, and bring the Michael Kors brand vision to life across multiple markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate retail leader who thrives in a fast paced, premium environment and wants to make a meaningful impact across a growing ANZ portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

Commercial Leadership

- Drive sales, profitability, and KPI performance across your region.

- Identify opportunities, analyse business trends, and implement action plans that deliver results.

- Partner with the Senior Commercial Manager to maximise conversion, stock productivity, labour efficiency, and category performance.

Leadership & Talent Development

- Inspire, coach, and develop Store Managers to lead high-performing teams.

- Build a strong talent pipeline through succession planning,



development, and ongoing mentorship.

- Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and exceptional customer service.

Brand & Customer Experience

- Champion the Michael Kors customer journey and luxury service standards.

- Drive clienteling initiatives and support impactful in-store events.

- Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising and brand standards across all locations.

Operations Excellence

- Maintain excellence in store operations, inventory management, shrinkage control, and compliance.

- Conduct regular store visits across NSW, Queensland, and New Zealand to support teams and drive performance.

- Manage regional budgets, workforce planning, and operational costs.

- Foster a safe working environment by championing Work Health & Safety standards and company policies.

What You'll Bring

- Minimum 3 years' experience leading multiple retail stores or regions, ideally within luxury, premium, fashion, or outlet retail environments.

- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving sales growth and operational excellence.

- Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing leaders.

- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.

- A customer first mindset with a passion for delivering premium experiences.

- Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across a diverse region.

- Strong proficiency across POS systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.

- Flexibility to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, or a related discipline preferred.

Why Join Michael Kors?

- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

- Generous staff discounts across Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo

- Career development and progression within a global luxury fashion group

- Paid Parental Leave

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture

- Opportunity to lead a growing ANZ store portfolio and play a key role in shaping future success

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📌 Area Manager | New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand (City of Sydney)
🏢 Michael Kors
📍 City of Sydney