Department Manager- Fountain Gate

Spotlight Ltd; City of Casey; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Super + Quarterly Profit Share

Leadership Training Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discount card for Spotlight, Harris Scarfe & Anaconda

Job summary

Spotlight Ltd in Australia is seeking a leader for its retail operations. The role involves supporting the Store Manager and managing day-to-day operations, ensuring stock recovery, and achieving KPIs while inspiring a team dedicated to customer service.

The ideal candidate will have strong retail leadership experience and be passionate about building a successful team. Benefits include a competitive salary, leadership training, and employee discounts, making this a rewarding opportunity to join a thriving company.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting store management and leading teams.
• Ability to manage physical stock and maintain department standards.
• A passionate attitude that inspires teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in managing daily operations.
• Monitor daily stock recovery and achieve sales growth.
• Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Strong retail leadership experience

Visual merchandising experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

IT competency

Resilient & innovative problem solver

Education

First Aid certified or willing to be trained

Job description

Overview

Spotlight’s remarkable success has been more than 50 years in the making and owes much to the values of the company’s founders, who are committed to investing in people, success, and excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Super + Quarterly Profit Share
• Leadership Training Program
• Join a high-performing, values-based team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount % card for Spotlight, Harris Scarfe & Anaconda

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager in managing daily operations
• Monitor daily stock recovery in your department
• Achieve sales growth and meet department KPI targets
• Build your team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Lead by example in all areas
• High volume stock management
• Executing department Visual Merchandising and standards
• Launching and planning catalogue campaigns
• Stock integrity initiatives to increase department profit

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong retail leadership experience preferred
• Visual merchandising experience
• Physically capable to work large volumes of stock and set the pace
• Having an owner's mindset for your department
• A passionate attitude that inspires your Team
• A resilient & innovative problem solver
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• IT competency
• First Aid certified or willing to be trained (fully funded)

About Spotlight

Spotlight’s chain of craft, fabric and home interior superstores is Australasia’s largest. Our unique offering of an extensive product range, coupled with knowledgeable Team Members in a one-stop shopping destination, has cultivated a strong and loyal customer base.

When you join our team, you will become part of the Spotlight Retail Group, which comprises Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe.