For over 50 years we’ve grown from a currency exchange bureau to a global travel money brand operating across 20 countries, creating smarter, faster and more flexible ways for people to spend abroad. We sit at the crossroads of travel, technology, retail and culture. As travel evolves, so do we.

Travelex is in a substantial growth period, searching for an inspiring and motivatedArea Managerto join our Retail Leadership team.Based in Sydney, you will be responsible forup to 10 storesthroughout Sydney metro area and ACT.

Your focus will be driving results in a fast-paced environment and leading your team based on our Key Strategic Pillars:

- Compliance Culture

Reporting to the NSW State Manager, the Area Manager will be responsible for the Store Leaders and Sales Consultants, supporting the coaching of all roles to achieve KPI targets. The role will motivate the store teams in maximising all initial sales and all future on-line sales. This business-critical leadership role will drive positive sales results, create and maintain a healthy workplace culture, and lead strategic change to increase profitability.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

- Competitive salary package on offer includingbonuses, incentives
- Enjoy birthday leave,bank holidays, moving leaveand paid parental leave
- Staff discountson private health care and foreign currency
- Inclusive and supportive company, where you will be comfortable to bring your whole self to work
- Stability in agrowing, global business
- We have partnered with Flare Benefits for further perks

THE ROLE

To be successful as Area Manager you will demonstrate or possess:

Solid commercial acumenand ability to apply solid commercial judgment

Superior knowledge ofproduct, services and proceduresincluding customer care sales process

Drive performanceby ensuring that portfolio and individual sales targets, KPIs and compliance obligationsare achieved

Work with Inventory Management tomanage and control stockensuring the right product is allocated and replenished





Maintenance upkeep, training and upholdingoperational excellence, i.e. store appearance, visual merchandising, dress code and behaviour

Provide timely feedback to State Managerin relation to their business area including operations and colleagues’ performance.

Build and maintain collaborative, cohesive relations with the support office teams

Identify talent to support growth initiative and development withsuccession planning.

Manage customer complaints in a timely manner and identify trends or issues,implementing improvementand escape where required

Conduct regular one-to-one performance reviews with direct reports to provide feedback andidentify areas of improvementacross all reporting levels

Cultivate aninclusive, inspirational environmentthrough consistent team recognition

In summary we need a leader who can get the job done, but also develop key relationships with peers and key stakeholders remotely.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Our next Area Manager will possess:

Ability toengage and present persuasivelyto Senior Management

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a multi-site managerwith a proven track record leading and managing 5 plus retail stores across a geographic spread

Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data insights andidentify business and commercial risks and opportunities

Demonstrated experience andcapability with change management, successfully leading teams through ambiguity

Strong influencing, negotiating and communications skillsboth written and verbal

Continued presenceamongst all locations and shifts in this highly visible role.

Retail sales background is highly preferredfor this role.

Finalist - Retail Employer of The Year

Travelex is committed to providing Equal Employment Chance to all candidates regardless of race/colour, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital/family status, pregnancy, political opinion, union affiliation, national/ethnic origin, ancestry/culture, socio-economic background and/or disability.

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📌 Area Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Travelex
📍 Sydney