Area Manager | VIC

at; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A globally renowned hair brand is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee retail locations and lead a high-performing team. This full-time role involves driving sales, managing operations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in multi-site retail leadership and a proven track record in achieving targets. The position requires regular travel and offers a competitive salary along with ongoing training and employee benefits.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Generous discounts on products

Ongoing training and professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Experience in multi-site retail leadership role preferred.
• Track record in driving sales and achieving targets.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and inspire a high-performing retail team.
• Drive commercial performance and oversee operational execution.
• Recruit, onboard, and train retail staff.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Data Analysis

Jobbeschreibung

We’re the electrical and beauty brand creating good hair days, every day for people around the world. We have revolutionised hair styling since 2001 and have cemented ourselves as the global leader in hair styling products, with operations in over 30 countries. ghd has styled international catwalks and are the preferred product of top stylists, supermodels and celebrities around the world. We are renowned for our innovative products and cutting-edge designs, creating good hair days for all!

About the Role

ghd hair are seeking a passionate and driven Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail locations, lead a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will be responsible for driving sales, managing operations, and ensuring consistent brand standards across your region.

This is a full-time leadership role that requires regular travel across your designated area.

As a ghd Area Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing retail team of Counter Managers, providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and support to help them reach both individual and team sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Drive commercial performance across your region, overseeing multiple channels including department stores, specialty retailers, and self-select doors, ensuring each location delivers against business goals.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on sales results and KPIs regularly, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, and developing actionable strategies to maximise revenue and profitability.
• Recruit, onboard, and train retail staff to maintain a skilled, confident, and motivated team, while nurturing a strong pipeline of future talent.
• Champion learning and development, ensuring team members are equipped with brand knowledge, product expertise, and selling techniques to create memorable customer experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence, including compliance with company policies, visual merchandising guidelines, to maintain a consistent and premium brand image.
• Plan and execute promotional campaigns, in-store activations, and product launches, partnering with head office marketing and training teams to bring brand moments to life at retail.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners, store leadership, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration to maximise brand visibility, secure prime retail space, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Act as the key link between retail and head office, sharing insights from the field to inform business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and represent the voice of both customers and staff.
• Champion the brand culture and values, leading by example, and creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment where team members feel empowered to succeed.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded leader with a genuine passion for People.

Proven experience in a multi-site retail leadership role (beauty, hair, luxury, cosmetics, or premium retail preferred).

A strong track record in driving sales, managing budgets, and achieving targets.

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire teams.

Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Strong business acumen, with skills in reporting, data analysis, and stock management.

A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to travel regularly across your region.

What We Offer

At ghd, we believe in fostering a positive, supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. Along with a competitive salary, we offer:

• Work with a globally renowned brand
• Ongoing training and professional development to help you succeed
• Generous discounts on ghd products + other corporate partner discounts & benefits
• Work within a tightknit, passionate, creative and performance driven team
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support your work-life balance

Want to see a day in the life of your team of ghd Counter Managers?! Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNCbupWxpcT/?igsh=OXc2YnI1Ymx2ZXcy

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to join the ghd Hair team in VIC!

Have a good day, every day with ghd.

We’re passionate about innovation, not only in our products, but working to constantly innovate our place of work, creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

Please note that due to the expected number of applicants, only those candidates progressing will be contacted.

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1. How many years' experience do you have as an Area Manager?
2. Do you have experience in a sales role?
3. How many years of people management experience do you have?
4. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
5. What is your expected annual base salary?
6. How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
7. Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?

Retail & Consumer Products 51-100 employees

A decade on from revolutionising hairstyling with the launch of its first styler, ghd remains true to its founding ethos: the spirit of transformation. In addition to its iconic stylers, which continue to be a cult must-have for women in search of beautiful hair, new product line ghd Style and a collection of professional brushes complete the ghd range.

A decade on from revolutionising hairstyling with the launch of its first styler, ghd remains true to its founding ethos: the spirit of transformation. In addition to its iconic stylers, which continue to be a cult must-have for women in search of beautiful hair, new product line ghd Style and a collection of professional brushes complete the ghd range.

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