Area Manager- NSW

Amer Sports EMEA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gear provided

Team discount

Salary and bonus

Parental leave top-up

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Global career pathways

Job summary

Salomon is seeking a Sydney-based Area Manager to lead and coach our NSW and QLD store network, reporting to the Head of Retail. You will guide Store Managers, embed brand values, and drive day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives to boost foot traffic, sales, and customer loyalty.

You will recruit, train, and develop your team, manage new store openings, and ensure health & safety and policy compliance while collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and operations.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site retail leadership experience.
• Track record of driving commercial performance and people leadership.
• Experience developing Store Managers and ensuring premium customer experience.
• Strong sales target attainment and store performance.
• Data-driven decision making and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed Salomon values and build a team of Store Managers that are engaged Brand and product ambassadors.
• Build and drive a performing team who are customer obsessed, people focused and results driven in every one of my stores.
• Develop and implement strategies to boost foot traffic, sales, and customer loyalty across the network delivering tailored support to unique store needs.
• Recruit, train, and develop your team, fostering a positive and high-energy environment.
• Manage and guide the operations of running new store openings including various projects to ensure a seamless launch.
• Drive performance across all people and customer initiatives to drive financial outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement and ensuring consistency across store network.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety standards, while embodying the Salomon spirit in everything you do.
• Build strong relationships with our merchandise, marketing, operations teams to ensure best practice in our operations, execution of new campaigns to ensure our customers receive high customer service and sales are maximised.

Skills

Retail leadership

Store management

KPI delivery

People leadership

Sales targets

Job description

Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. At Salomon, we're all about pushing boundaries and living life to the fullest. As a leading outdoor sports brand, we design performance-driven gear that empowers adventurers around the world.

As we continue to grow our retail network, we are searching for an Area Manager to lead and coach our store managers to create a unique retail experience for our customers. The role will be Sydney based, but will cover our NSW and QLD store network.

About The Opportunity:

The role is a newly created Area Manager which reports directly into our Head of Retail. The role has direct reports of our Store Managers, ensuring great day to day support of our store network to drive results of each store and ensure smooth day-to-day operations while keeping the spirit of Salomon alive!

What You'll Do:

• Lead and embed Salomon values and build a team of Store Managers that are engaged Brand and product ambassadors
• Build and drive a performing team who are customer obsessed, people focused and results driven in every one of my stores
• Develop and implement strategies to boost foot traffic, sales, and customer loyalty across the network delivering tailored support to unique store needs
• Recruit, train, and develop your team, fostering a positive and high-energy environment
• Manage and guide the operations of running new store openings including various projects to ensure a seamless launch.
• Drive performance across all people and customer initiatives to drive financial outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement and ensuring consistency across store network
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety standards, while embodying the Salomon spirit in everything you do
• Build strong relationships with our merchandise, marketing, operations teams to ensure best practice in our operations, execution of new campaigns (whether that’s marketing collateral or training of team) to ensure our customers receive high customer service and sales are maximised

About You:

• Proven multi-site retail leadership experience, ideally in senior store or area management roles
• Demonstrated success drivingcommercial performance, KPI delivery, and people leadershipacross multiple locations
• Experience developing Store Managers, managing operational and compliance standards, and delivering apremium customer experience.
• A strong track record of hitting sales targets and driving store performance.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers and team members
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Passion for outdoor sports and a deep understanding of the Salomon brand and products
• Data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to turn insights into action.

What We Offer:

• Kick start with Salomon gear provided.
• A generous team discount, not only with Salomon, but other affiliated brands with Amer Sports.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Parental Leave Top Up Program to support all future parents.
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program to support your health & wellbeing.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Be part of a global business with great career pathways and opportunities across multiple brands.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role we'd love to hear from you.