Area Manager 

Your Next Chapter 

This is a rare chance to step into an Area Manager role within a growing retail network, at a stage where the business is opening new stores and moving into new markets. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead a portfolio of stores through your Store Managers, with direct input into how the area grows from here. You will have real influence over commercial decisions and store level strategy, not only execution. With the business expanding its footprint, this role puts you close to where the next chapter of growth gets built. 

Good Company 

You will be joining a global brand with a long standing reputation in retail and fashion. The culture here is built on empathy, courage, integrity, originality and performance, values you will see lived out in how teams support each other and hold themselves accountable. You will work alongside people who genuinely care about getting it right for customers and for each other. As the business expands into new markets, you will help shape the next stage of growth on the ground. 

What You'll Own 

• Leading and coaching Store Managers across your portfolio to lift sales, profit and customer experience 
• Driving commercial performance through clear action plans and regular business reviews 
• Partnering with the Regional Manager and Support Office on new store openings and market expansion 
• Managing workforce planning, rostering and labour productivity across all stores in your area 
• Overseeing operational standards, compliance and loss prevention across the portfolio 
• Coaching Store Managers through floor walks and in store selling behaviours 
• Building talent pipelines and supporting succession planning for future store leaders 
• Partnering with Visual Merchandising, HR, Finance and Planning teams to support business outcomes 
• Leading safety and risk practices across all stores in your area 

Who Thrives Here 

• Proven experience leading multiple retail stores or a high volume retail portfolio 
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, comfortable reading numbers and turning them into action 
• A coaching mindset, with genuine interest in developing Store Managers into future leaders 
• Comfortable working in a fast growing, founder minded retail environment 
• Background in apparel, fashion or specialty retail highly regarded 
• Confident partnering across HR, Finance, Planning and Visual Merchandising teams 

If you have been considering roles such as Regional Manager, District Manager, or Multi Site Manager, we would love to hear from you. 

Let's Talk 

If you are a retail leader who thrives on developing people and driving commercial results across a growing portfolio, we would love to hear from you, even if you do not tick every box. Apply via Assembly Talent or contact Bec Matta at bec@assemblytalent.com for a confidential conversation. 

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