Highly successful apparel brand, over 200 stores
Lead a team of 5 Area Managers across 49 stores in the greater Melbourne region and Tasmania
Highly successful apparel brand, over 200 stores
Lead a team of 5 Area Managers across 49 stores in the greater Melbourne region and Tasmania
$110K + $12K Car Allowance plus Super plus Uncapped Commission plus Petrol Card, OTE $150K–$160K plus Super
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
State Manager
to lead the VIC & TAS region for a successful and growing Australian fashion retailer. Victoria is the second-largest state within the business, with a strong existing store network and experienced Operations and Area Managers. This is a key senior leadership role focused on driving sales, profitability, customer experience and team performance.
We are looking for a proven retail leader, not someone looking to step up into State Management, who can build on the success of the region and continue to drive growth.
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will lead approximately 5–6 direct reports, including Operations and Area Managers, and take overall responsibility for the performance of the VIC & TAS region encompassing 49 stores.
You will develop and implement the retail strategy, coach and develop your leadership team, drive commercial performance and ensure consistently high customer, product and visual merchandising standards.
This is a Monday–Friday, highly mobile role, with the majority of your time spent visiting stores and working with your teams. Mondays will generally focus on administration, planning and team meetings. There is no regular work-from-home component.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop Operations and Area Managers to maximise performance
Drive sales, profitability and key retail KPIs across VIC & TAS
Develop and execute the regional retail strategy




Build a highly engaged culture focused on ownership, accountability and achievement
Develop talent and succession plans across the region
Drive an exceptional customer experience across all stores
Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for growth
Partner with Product, Buying and Visual Merchandising teams to maximise sales and presentation
Ensure strong operational standards, processes, stock management and wage control
Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities to grow market share
Support new store openings and broader national retail initiatives
About You
You will be an established senior retail leader with:
Proven State Manager or equivalent multi-site retail management experience
Experience within fashion, apparel or high-volume specialty retail
Strong commercial and business acumen
A proven track record of driving sales and profitability
Exceptional leadership, coaching and people development skills
Experience leading and developing senior retail managers
Strong understanding of retail KPIs and performance management
A strategic, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused mindset
The ability to build a high-performance and engaged culture
A hands‐on leadership style with a genuine passion for being in stores
What's On Offer
$110K base + $12K car allowance + super
Uncapped commission + petrol card
OTE $150K–$160K
Lead an established and successful VIC & TAS region
Robust existing Operations and Area Management team
Senior leadership exposure within a growing national retailer
Genuine opportunity to influence strategy, culture and commercial performance
If you're an accomplished retail leader looking for a senior role where you can genuinely influence people, culture and commercial results,
Candidates must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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