State Sales & Operations Manager | Retail Adelaide Based | Multi-Site Leadership | Senior Executive Opportunity

An opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of an established retail business.

Not every great retail leader wants another corporate title, endless reporting or layers of approval.

Some want something more.

The opportunity to make decisions. To build great teams. To drive commercial performance. And to have a genuine say in how a business operates and grows.

If that sounds like you, this opportunity is worth exploring.

We're partnering exclusively with an established, privately owned retail business to appoint an exceptional State Sales & Operations Manager to lead its South Australian operations.

This is a pivotal appointment within a business entering an exciting recent chapter, with a strong focus on sales performance, leadership development and operational excellence.

You'll have the autonomy to lead, the trust to make decisions and the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Opportunity Working closely with the business owners, you'll take ownership of multi-site retail operations across South Australia.

This isn't a role for someone who leads solely through spreadsheets, emails and conference calls.

We're looking for a leader who genuinely enjoys being in stores, understands what drives exceptional retail performance and knows how to bring out the best in their people.

You'll be instrumental in building a stronger leadership structure, developing existing talent and creating a culture of commercial accountability.

Your focus will include:

- Leading sales and operational performance across multiple retail locations.




- Coaching, mentoring and developing Store Managers and emerging leaders.
- Driving commercial results through effective KPI management and P&L; accountability.
- Identifying opportunities to improve store performance, customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Building strong, accountable and high-performing teams.
- Partnering directly with business owners on strategic priorities and future growth.
- Creating sustainable leadership structures that support the next stage of the business.

Who We're Looking For

You may currently be a State Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager, General Manager or Senior Sales & Operations Leader.

Your title matters far less than the experience, commercial maturity and leadership capability you bring.

We're particularly interested in people who:

- Have a proven track record leading successful multi-site retail operations.
- Are commercially astute, with strong P&L; understanding and a genuine passion for sales.
- Know how to develop people, not just manage performance.
- Lead from the front and remain connected to what's happening on the shop floor.
- Are confident making decisions and taking ownership without constant direction.
- Bring maturity,



resilience and a solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- Thrive in an environment where initiative is valued and their contribution genuinely matters.

Experience within a privately owned or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in commercially minded leaders from larger retail environments.

Why This Opportunity? Because opportunities to genuinely influence a business don't come along every day.

You'll be joining an established retailer with a proud history, loyal customers and ambitious plans for the future.

More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with the people who own the business, influence key decisions and play an integral role in its continued success.

What's on offer:

- A senior leadership position with genuine autonomy and influence.
- Direct access to business owners and key decision-makers.
- The opportunity to shape operational and leadership structures.
- An established business with exciting plans for its next chapter.
- A competitive senior leadership remuneration package plus performance incentives.
- An Adelaide-based opportunity with a genuine focus on South Australian operations.

Interested? Let's Talk. You don't need to be actively looking to be curious about what else might be out there.

If you're an experienced retail leader who loves the commercial side of the business, enjoys developing people and is ready for a position where your contribution will truly be felt, I'd love to hear from you.

All conversations will be treated with complete confidentiality.

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📌 State Sales & Operations Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Frontline Retail South Australia
📍 Adelaide