Area Manager - Melbourne

Sharp & Carter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Fully maintained company vehicle

Tools of trade (laptop, phone)

Structured onboarding and professional development

Clear progression pathways

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a key leader to oversee multiple retail sites in Greater Melbourne. Responsibilities include driving operational success, leading high-performing teams, and managing store performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have management experience in retail or similar sectors and strong people leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a fully maintained company vehicle, and opportunities for professional development within a high-growth business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management position in retail, QSR, FMCG or leisure.
• Ability to lead and develop Store Managers to achieve KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills for performance improvement.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 4-6 retail sites across Melbourne and Western suburbs.
• Coach Store Managers to meet sales and compliance KPIs.
• Manage budgets and analyze performance metrics.
• Analyse store performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding and succession planning in the region.
• Manage budgets and rostering; align with head office on strategy.

Skills

Management experience in customer-facing environment

People leadership and coaching skills

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Highly organised with ability to manage priorities

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Flexibility to travel regularly

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a high-performing retail business known for its fast-paced environment and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong footprint across Australia the business continues to grow through its focus on customer value, efficiency, and empowering its people.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position where you’ll oversee the performance of multiple retail sites within the Greater Melbourne region. You’ll drive strategic and operational success, lead high-performing teams, and ensure consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. Reporting to a very high performing Regional Director, this role requires a balance of hands‑on operational leadership and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 4-6 retail sites across Melbourne and Western suburbs and surrounding areas
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers to achieve KPIs across sales, service, and compliance
• Implement and maintain high operational standards across all locations
• Analyse store performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning within the region
• Manage budgets through rostering
• Act as a key liaison between head office and frontline teams to ensure strategic alignment

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a management position in a customer facing environment including retail, QSR, FMCG or leisure.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills including performance management.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
• Flexibility to travel regularly across the region

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Tools of trade (laptop, phone, etc.)
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Join a high-growth business with clear progression pathways
• Excellent remuneration package with company car and all personal and business fuel paid for.

NOTE: Unfortunately my client aren't able to sponsor so please do not apply unless you have full working rights for Australia.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click the appropriate link below with an up to date CV outlining the size and scale of operation you're currently managing.