Centre Management Leader – Retail Asset, Darwin

Foundation Recruitment Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment Australia in Darwin is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to join the leadership team of a major retail asset. You will take ownership of the day-to-day retail performance and become an influential member of the senior management team.

Your role spans managing key retailer relationships, centre KPIs, budgeting and business planning, plus stakeholder engagement and capital works oversight. This position offers clear career progression within a high-profile asset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within Centre Management (ideally).
• Background as a Retail Manager, Operations Manager or Centre Manager of a smaller asset.
• Strong understanding of the retail property sector.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience managing key retailers and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence interpreting financial, sales and performance data.
• Strong understanding of retail leasing and compliance.
• Demonstrated strategic and operational planning capability.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach to problem solving.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Property or a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with key and critical retailers, including performance, debt, lease matters and retailer negotiations
• Monitoring and driving centre KPIs, retailer sales performance and precinct trends
• Contributing to the annual business plan and broader asset strategy
• Preparing and presenting key management and financial reports
• Managing sales forecasts, turnover rent, budgets, abatements and other financial reporting
• Working closely with Leasing to support leasing strategy and critical retailer reviews
• Overseeing retailer engagement, tenancy delivery, refurbishments and shop openings
• Taking a lead role in customer-facing capital works and projects
• Working closely with Operations to resolve issues impacting retailer and centre performance
• Maintaining a strong focus on centre presentation, standards and customer experience
• Supporting emergency, risk and duty management responsibilities
• Building strong relationships with retailers, stakeholders, community and industry representatives
• Providing leadership, direction and support across the broader Centre Management team

Job description

Foundation Recruitment Australia in Darwin is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to join the leadership team of a major retail asset. You will take ownership of the day-to-day retail performance and become an influential member of the senior management team.

Your role spans managing key retailer relationships, centre KPIs, budgeting and business planning, plus stakeholder engagement and capital works oversight. This position offers clear career progression within a high-profile asset.