Department Manager - Munno Para

Frontline Retail South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + superannuation

Staff discount across multiple brands

Leadership development program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frontline Retail South Australia is seeking an experienced Department Manager for furnishings at Munno Para. The role combines hands-on floor leadership with stock control, visual merchandising and active involvement in promotional activity to drive customer satisfaction and profitability.

You will lead a team to deliver exceptional service, monitor department KPIs, manage stock flows and ensure presentation standards are met while contributing to a positive, high-performing store culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership or supervision.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Experience with visual merchandising standards.
• Ability to handle high-volume stock and active environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• First Aid certification or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with day-to-day running.
• Lead and motivate team to deliver customer service and results.
• Monitor sales performance and KPIs.
• Manage stock flow, inventory standards and stock recovery.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Plan and execute catalogue campaigns and promotions.
• Lead by example on the shop floor.
• Identify process and performance improvements.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Retail leadership

Organization skills

Time management

Visual merchandising

Stock management

Communication skills

First Aid

Retail systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Stock control software

Job description

Department manager, furnishings, full time
Munno Para
About our client
Our client is a major Australasian retail group with a long-standing reputation for creating large-format shopping destinations across home, craft, lifestyle and outdoor categories.
With a substantial store network and multiple well-known retail brands within the wider group, the business offers genuine scale and plenty of opportunity for people who want to build a career in retail leadership.
The culture is performance-focused but people-driven, with strong investment in leadership development, recognition and creating teams that take pride in what they do.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced retail leader to join the management team at the Munno Para store and support the Store Manager in driving the performance of a busy department. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading a team and taking ownership of their department. You’ll balance people leadership with the practical side of retail, including stock management, visual presentation, promotional activity and commercial performance.
You’ll be expected to set the standard for your team, keep pace in a high-volume environment and look for opportunities to improve both customer experience and profitability.
What you will do

• Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store and department
• Lead, coach and motivate your team to deliver strong customer service and commercial results
• Monitor sales performance and work towards department KPIs
• Take ownership of stock flow, recovery and inventory standards
• Manage high volumes of stock while maintaining an organised and efficient department
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are consistently maintained
• Support the planning and execution of catalogue campaigns and promotional activity
• Implement initiatives that improve stock integrity and department profitability
• Lead by example and remain actively involved on the shop floor
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and customer experience
• Support a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture

What you will bring

• Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Experience with visual merchandising and maintaining retail presentation standards
• Confidence working with high volumes of stock and a physically active retail environment
• A strong sense of ownership and commercial accountability
• The ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Resilience and a practical approach to problem-solving
• A willingness to think creatively and find better ways of doing things
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using retail systems and technology
• First Aid certification, or willingness to complete training provided by the business

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Quarterly profit share
• Leadership training and development program
• Join an established, high-performing retail group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff discount across multiple retail brands within the group
• Regular incentives and recognition programs
• Genuine opportunities to develop your retail leadership career
• Supportive, values-based team environment