Area Manager – VIC (East Region)

Lowes Menswear; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Ongoing development

Competitive salary package including-

Work/life balance

Discounts

Supportive environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Lowes Menswear is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead and support stores across Victoria's Eastern region. The role focuses on driving sales and profitability, developing Store Managers, and maintaining high operational standards to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will oversee multiple locations, coach teams, monitor KPIs, and partner with Head Office to execute business priorities. A strong track record in retail leadership and willingness to travel is essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail management.
• Proven experience managing multiple retail locations.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and operational performance.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• Experience in apparel, fashion or specialty retail will be highly regarded.

Mansioni

• Drive sales, profitability and overall store performance across the region.
• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers and their teams.
• Monitor sales, wages, profitability and key performance indicators.
• Conduct regular store visits and support performance improvement.
• Maintain high standards across customer service, merchandising, stock management and store presentation.
• Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and WHS requirements.
• Partner with Head Office teams to deliver business initiatives and priorities.

Conoscenze

Retail leadership

Multi-store management

Sales focus

Communication

People development

Travel willingness

Descrizione del lavoro

Lowes is an iconic family-owned brand operating nationally for over 120 years and has grown to become one of Australia's largest menswear and schoolwear retailer.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focusedArea Manager to lead and support our stores across VIC’s Eastern region.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving sales and profitability, developing Store Managers and their teams, maintaining operational standards, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profitability and overall store performance across the region
• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers and their teams
• Monitor sales, wages, profitability and key performance indicators
• Conduct regular store visits and support performance improvement
• Maintain high standards across customer service, merchandising, stock management and store presentation
• Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and WHS requirements
• Partner with Head Office teams to deliver business initiatives and priorities

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail management
• Proven experience managing multiple retail locations
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and operational performance
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Experience in apparel, fashion or specialty retail will be highly regarded

What we offer

• Ongoing development- ongoing training, support and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package - attractive salary package, including penalty rates and regular opportunities for bonuses
• Work/life balance - with a strong culture inspired by family values, we focus on work/life balance with reasonable work hours
• Discounts - an extremely favourable staff discount
• Supportive environment - receive ongoing recognition and support whilst having a real sense of ownership of your region

Proudly Australian and family-owned since 1898, Lowes Menswear has grown from a single store to over 200 locations nationwide. We’re known for affordable, quality clothing - from menswear and schoolwear to workwear and everyday essentials.

Our team is the heart of our business, with roles across retail and support office. At Lowes, we value tradition, community, and giving back through long-standing partnerships with local charities and initiatives.

Proudly Australian and family-owned since 1898, Lowes Menswear has grown from a single store to over 200 locations nationwide. We’re known for affordable, quality clothing - from menswear and schoolwear to workwear and everyday essentials.

Our team is the heart of our business, with roles across retail and support office. At Lowes, we value tradition, community, and giving back through long-standing partnerships with local charities and initiatives.