Job Description

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

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

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

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Some want something more.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Your focus will include:

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

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

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

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We're particularly interested in people who:

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



resilience and a solutions-focused approach to challenges.
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- Thrive in an environment where initiative is valued and their contribution genuinely matters.
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Experience within a privately owned or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in commercially minded leaders from larger retail environments.

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

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

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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.

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What's on offer:

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- A senior leadership position with genuine autonomy and influence.
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- Direct access to business owners and key decision-makers.
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- The opportunity to shape operational and leadership structures.
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- An established business with exciting plans for its next chapter.
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- A competitive senior leadership remuneration package plus performance incentives.
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- An Adelaide-based opportunity with a genuine focus on South Australian operations.
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Interested? Let's Talk. You don't need to be actively looking to be curious about what else might be out there.

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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.

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All conversations will be treated with complete confidentiality.

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