Department Team Leader - Brendale

Spotlight Retail Group (SRG); Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across SRG brands

Ongoing training and product expertise

Growth opportunities within SRG brands

Four weeks annual leave

Job summary

Anaconda Adventure HQ at Brendale, part of Spotlight Retail Group, is looking for a Department Team Leader for our Camp and Hike department. You will energise the shop floor and guide a team to connect customers with the right gear for their outdoor adventures.

Join a dynamic, customer-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth, staff discounts across SRG brands, four weeks annual leave, and a competitive salary with quarterly profit share and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail leadership role such as Team Leader, Department Supervisor or Assistant Manager.
• Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Proven ability to drive sales and meet performance targets.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail in merchandising and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team from the front: energising the shop floor and creating an environment where every customer feels inspired to start their next adventure.
• Drive sales and performance by connecting customers with the right technical gear, apparel and solutions for their outdoor pursuits.
• Bring the Camp and Hike to life through impactful merchandising that tells a story.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training of team members.
• Keep your department adventure-ready, ensuring stock is well-managed, replenished and presented to maximise every sales opportunity.
• Drive and support in-store events, promotions and seasonal campaigns that excite customers and showcase our amazing products.
• Work closely with store leadership to execute big ideas and elevate the overall in-store experience at Adventure HQ.
• Be hands-on and present, jumping in to support your team, solve problems and create a high-energy, customer-first culture every day.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service focus

Sales driven

Merchandising

Stock management

Job description

Join us for the biggest adventure of your career!

Join the second-of-its-kind Anaconda Adventure HQ, a flagship store bringing Anaconda’s broadest range of outdoor adventure products together with Camp and Hike gear — while playing a key role in making your mark on this latest store taking on QLD!

• Be part of a fun, energetic team that shares your love for the outdoors
• Staff discounts on a wide range of outdoor gear
• Ongoing training to build your product expertise
• Opportunities to grow within the business- Bring the Adventure to QLD!

No matter how you like to enjoy the great Australian outdoors, Anaconda is the first choice, a one-stop outdoor adventure store.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary package – plus quarterly profit share & super
• Rotating roster – enjoy alternative weekends off, work/life balance!
• Team culture - Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Job security and career growth opportunities
• Uniform & Discounts- uniform provided + discounts across SRG brands
• Four weeks of annual leave – to rest and recharge

The Role

As Department Team Leader within Our Camp and Hike Department, you will be responsible for:

A dynamic department at the heart of the customer adventure journey, providing every explorer with the right gear, knowledge and confidence to head outdoors.

• Lead your team from the front: energizing the shop floor and creating an environment where every customer feels inspired to start their next adventure
• Drive sales and performance by connecting customers with the right technical gear, apparel and solutions for their outdoor pursuits.
• Bring the Camp and Hike to life through impactful merchandising that tells a story. From hiking trails to campfire nights and everything in between!
• Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training of team members
• Keep your department adventure-ready, ensuring stock is well-managed, replenished and presented to maximise every sales opportunity
• Drive and support in-store events, promotions and seasonal campaigns that excite customers and showcase our amazing products.
• Work closely with store leadership to execute big ideas and elevate the overall in-store experience at Adventure HQ
• Be hands-on and present, jumping in to support your team, solve problems and create a high-energy, customer-first culture every day

About You

• Previous experience in a retail leadership role such as Team Leader, Department Supervisor or Assistant Manager
• Experience in apparel, footwear, or technical outdoor gear (highly regarded)
• Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Proven ability to drive sales and meet performance targets
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail in merchandising and stock management
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Passion for outdoor adventure and helping customers gear up for their next experience

Building on the success of our first HQ Chullora, Anaconda Adventure HQ takes that customer promise even further to Brendale! With expanded categories including caravans, boats, jet skis and quad bikes — plus accessories — this store format cements Anaconda as the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Ready to take the next step in your career?