Area Manager - NSW

Nine West; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine West is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee Sydney-based concept and concession stores on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will report to the State Manager and lead a high-performing retail team across multiple locations.

Key responsibilities include driving sales, conducting audits, recruitment, training and performance development, plus supporting marketing initiatives and store operations to maximise overall brand performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams across multiple stores.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop staff.
• Strong communication and organisational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a portfolio of concept and concession stores in Sydney.
• Drive sales targets and store performance.
• Coordinate recruitment, coaching and performance development.

Skills

Area Manager experience

Cluster Manager experience

People management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Job description

Area Manager - NSW - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)

At Nine West, our aim is to grow our people, our stores, our brand and our image to maintain our place as a market leader in footwear and accessory retailing.

Established in 1978, the Nine West brand took its name from its founding address at 9 West, 57th Street in New York City. With over 50 stores across Australia, we have a prominent brand presence and reputation for delivering exceptional products and service.
We cultivate a work environment in which our teams are constantly challenged to deliver exceptional results. For this reason we seek out professionals who are aligned to our purpose and passionate about our products.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Area Manager to join our expanding business in this full-time position based in Sydney. Reporting to the State Manager, this role will involve overseeing a portfolio of concept and concession stores in Sydney. Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional leadership and support to dynamic and driven retail experts
• Undertaking operational activities including reporting, audits and inventory/stock activities to maximise sales
• Undertaking people based activities such as recruitment, training, coaching, reviews and performance development conversations
• Ensuring designated stores/concessions achieve sales targets and pre-determined objectives
• Proactively support marketing/promotional initiatives and actively promote the Nine West brand
• Fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment

The Requirements

You will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and experienced retail manager who is driven to achieve results and will lead by example in doing so. As well as this, the following skills and attributes will contribute to your success in the role:

• Previous experience in an Area Manager, or Cluster Manager position (ideally in a fashion-based environment)
• Energetic, self-motivated and action oriented
• Approachable and motivated to hit the ground running in this fast-paced environment
• Proven people management experience in a retail environment
• Well-developed communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task
• Unrestricted working entitlements in Australia