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 motivated
Area Manager
to join our Retail Leadership team.
Based in Sydney
, you will be responsible for
up to 10 stores
throughout Sydney metro area and ACT.
Your focus will be driving results in a quick-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 including
bonuses, incentives
Enjoy birthday leave,
bank holidays, moving leave
and paid parental leave
Staff discounts
on private health care and foreign currency
Inclusive and supportive company
, where you will be comfortable to bring your whole self to work
Stability in a
growing, global business
We have partnered with Flare Benefits for further perks
THE ROLE
To be successful as Area Manager you will demonstrate or possess:
Strong commercial acumen
and ability to apply solid commercial judgment
Superior knowledge of
product, services and procedures
including customer care sales process
Drive performance
by ensuring that portfolio and individual sales targets, KPIs and compliance obligationsare achieved
Work with Inventory Management to
manage and control stock
ensuring the right product is allocated and replenished




Maintenance upkeep, training and upholding
operational excellence
, i.e. store appearance, visual merchandising, dress code and behaviour
Provide timely feedback to State Manager
in relation to their business area including operations and colleagues' performance.
Build and maintain team-oriented
, cohesive relations with the support office teams
Identify talent to support growth initiative and development with
succession planning
.
Manage customer complaints in a timely manner and identify trends or issues,
implementing improvement
and escape where required
Conduct regular one-to-one performance reviews with direct reports to provide feedback and
identify areas of improvement
across all reporting levels
Cultivate an
inclusive, inspirational workplace
through 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 to
engage and present persuasively
to Senior Management
Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a multi-site manager
with a proven track record leading and managing 5 plus retail stores across a geographic spread
Solid financial and commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data insights and
identify business and commercial risks and opportunities
Demonstrated experience and
capability with change management
, successfully leading teams through ambiguity
Strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills
both written and verbal
Continued presence
amongst all locations and shifts in this highly visible role.
Retail sales background is highly preferred
for this role.
Finalist - Retail Employer of The Year
Travelex is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity 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