Area Manager VIC/TAS – Lead Winning Stores

Wattyl Australia Pty.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wattyl Australia Pty. is seeking an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of company-owned stores with full P&L responsibility, delivering strong commercial results while creating exceptional customer and team experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, developing high-performing teams and driving growth across the state. Ideal candidates will have a business degree or equivalent, extensive retail leadership across multi-site environments, and a proven ability to manage inventory, merchandising, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site retail teams with P&L responsibility.
• Strong financial acumen and customer-focused sales leadership.
• Proven track record in inventory, merchandising and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-site store team across the state.
• Oversee performance, talent development, succession planning and people decisions.
• Deliver state sales, profitability, and overall store performance targets through effective P&L management.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

P&L management

Sales growth

Inventory management

Merchandising

Loss prevention

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Business degree

Job description

Wattyl Australia Pty. is seeking an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of company-owned stores with full P&L responsibility, delivering strong commercial results while creating exceptional customer and team experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, developing high-performing teams and driving growth across the state. Ideal candidates will have a business degree or equivalent, extensive retail leadership across multi-site environments, and a proven ability to manage inventory, merchandising, and