National Retail & Convenience Operations Leader

United Petroleum; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum is seeking a commercially astute Chief Operating Officer – Retail to lead the performance of our national retail and convenience network. This pivotal executive role drives end-to-end operational and financial outcomes across 400+ sites, translating strategy into profitable growth and outstanding customer experience at scale.

The role requires a hands-on leader with extensive fuels or related-sector experience, proven multi-site P&L leadership, and the ability to mobilise large

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale multi-site retail operations in fuels or related sectors.
• Proven track record of managing complex P&L across a nationwide network.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic execution capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise performance of a national retail and convenience network (400+ sites).
• Deliver full P&L accountability across Retail and Convenience operations.
• Drive like-for-like sales growth and lead a large, dispersed workforce.
• Ensure high standards in customer experience, safety, and site execution.
• Oversee expansion, supplier logistics, and cost management in line with budgets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Retail operations

Franchise/commission models

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Job description

United Petroleum is seeking a commercially astute Chief Operating Officer – Retail to lead the performance of our national retail and convenience network. This pivotal executive role drives end-to-end operational and financial outcomes across 400+ sites, translating strategy into profitable growth and outstanding customer experience at scale.

The role requires a hands-on leader with extensive fuels or related-sector experience, proven multi-site P&L leadership, and the ability to mobilise large