Area Manager - NSW - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)

At Nine West, our aim is to grow our people, our stores, our brand and our image to maintain our place as a market leader in footwear and accessory retailing.

Established in 1978, the Nine West brand took its name from its founding address at 9 West, 57th Street in New York City. With over 50 stores across Australia, we have a prominent brand presence and reputation for delivering exceptional products and service.
We cultivate a work environment in which our teams are constantly challenged to deliver exceptional results. For this reason we seek out professionals who are aligned to our purpose and passionate about our products.

The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Area Manager to join our expanding business in this full-time position based in Sydney. Reporting to the State Manager, this role will involve overseeing a portfolio of concept and concession stores in Sydney. Key responsibilities will include:

- Delivering exceptional leadership and support to dynamic and driven retail experts
- Undertaking operational activities including reporting, audits and inventory/stock activities to maximise sales
- Undertaking people based activities such as recruitment, training, coaching, reviews and performance development conversations




- Ensuring designated stores/concessions achieve sales targets and pre-determined objectives
- Proactively support marketing/promotional initiatives and actively promote the Nine West brand
- Fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment

The Requirements
You will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and experienced retail manager who is driven to achieve results and will lead by example in doing so. As well as this, the following skills and attributes will contribute to your success in the role:

- Previous experience in an Area Manager, or Cluster Manager position (ideally in a fashion-based environment)
- Energetic, self-motivated and action oriented
- Approachable and motivated to hit the ground running in this rapid-paced environment
- Proven people management experience in a retail environment
- Well-developed communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task
- Unrestricted working entitlements in Australia

The Application Process:

If Nine West sounds like the perfect fit and you are seeking the an chance join a dynamic retail environment, select the 'apply now' link to submit your application with a cover letter specifying your motivation for applying.

📌 Area Manager - NSW (Sydney)
🏢 Nine West
📍 Sydney