Job Description
Frontline Recruitment Group - Melbourne VIC
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4d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group
State Manager - VIC/TAS Premium Menswear & Womenswear Retailer n
Our client is a highly regarded premium fashion retailer with a strong presence across Australia, renowned for quality, style and exceptional customer experiences across both menswear and womenswear.
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven State Manager to lead the VIC/TAS retail network and play a key role in driving continued growth, operational excellence and team performance.
About the Role n
Reporting to the senior leadership team, the State Manager will take ownership of the VIC/TAS retail portfolio, providing strategic leadership across stores while ensuring the customer experience, commercial performance and brand standards remain at an exceptional level.
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This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced retail professional who understands the premium fashion environment and knows how to inspire high-performing teams, develop talent and deliver strong commercial results.
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You will be responsible for leading a multi-store network, partnering with Store Managers and their teams, identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring every store consistently delivers against business expectations.
Responsibilities n
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Lead and inspire the VIC/TAS retail network, ensuring stores achieve and exceed sales and KPI targets
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Develop and implement strategies to drive sales, profitability and overall commercial performance
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Coach, mentor and develop Store Managers and their teams to build a high-performance culture
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Monitor store performance, identifying trends, opportunities and areas requiring improvement
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Ensure exceptional customer service and a premium brand experience across all locations
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Drive accountability around sales, conversion, UPT, average transaction value and other key retail metrics
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Oversee workforce planning, rostering and effective labour management
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Partner with VM teams to ensure stores consistently reflect brand and presentation standards
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Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development across the state
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Ensure operational, compliance and company standards are consistently maintained
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Build solid relationships with internal stakeholders and key business partners
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Provide regular reporting, insights and recommendations to senior leadership
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Support new store openings, refits and key business initiatives as required
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Skills & Experience n
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Proven senior retail leadership experience, ideally within premium, luxury or high-end fashion
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Experience managing a multi-store network or significant retail portfolio
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Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated understanding of retail KPIs and financial performance
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A genuine passion for menswear and womenswear fashion and the customer experience
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Strong leadership capability with the ability to coach, motivate and develop Store Managers
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Highly commercial, results-driven and comfortable being accountable for performance
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
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Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a large geographic territory
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A hands-on, energetic and solutions-focused leadership style
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Experience working within a premium brand environment where service, presentation and brand standards are paramount
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A current driver's licence and flexibility to travel across VIC and TAS
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In Return n
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An exciting senior leadership opportunity with an established premium fashion brand
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The opportunity to influence and shape the performance of the VIC/TAS retail network
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A highly visible role within a growing and commercially focused business
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Career development and progression opportunities
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A supportive and collaborative senior leadership environment
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Competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives
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The opportunity to work across a premium menswear and womenswear portfolio with a strong brand identity
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If you are an experienced State, Regional or Multi-Site Retail Manager looking for your next senior leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Additional information n
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State Manager
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VIC/TAS
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Premium Fashion
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📌 Fashion State Manager (Melbourne)
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