Retail Manager

Savills Australia & New Zealand; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Parental Support

Family & Wellbeing

Flexibility

Growth

Culture

Job summary

Savills Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Retail Manager for a 12‑month maternity leave contract in Adelaide. Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day retail management of a CBD asset, ensuring high standards and maximising value for the owner.

Join a team that drives performance and strategic direction while delivering exceptional service to tenants and customers. This role offers growth opportunities within a global property solutions leader and a supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Property admin or management experience in retail or commercial assets.
• Strong organisation and time management with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre manager in day-to-day operations and asset performance.
• Conduct centre walks and engage tenants to resolve issues.
• Support leasing transactions and retail mix initiatives to maximise occupancy.
• Monitor retailer performance, sales trends and centre outcomes.
• Administer leases, rental reviews and tenant charges per lease obligations.
• Prepare reporting, budgets and recommendations for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance, risk management and operational best practice.
• Collaborate with Centre Management to drive results for the owner.

Skills

Property management

Organisation & time management

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability & quick learning

Independent work & initiative

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A unique opportunity is available for a Retail Manager on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Working as part of the South Australian Asset Management team on a large CBD asset, you will play a key role in supporting the performance and strategic direction of one of Adelaide's premier destinations.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day retail management of the Centre, ensuring the asset is operated to the highest professional standards while maximising financial performance and value for the owner. You will provide expert advice across retail operations, retailer engagement and leasing initiatives, a great chance to utilise and further develop your retail management skills and capabilities.

What You’ll be Doing

• Supporting the Centre manager in managing the day-to-day operations and performance of the asset
• Conducting regular Centre walks, engage with tenants and customers proactively identifying or resolving critical issues
• Supporting leasing transactions and retail mix initiatives to maximise occupancy and asset value
• Monitoring retailer performance, sales trends and centre outcomes to identify opportunities
• Administering leases, rental reviews and tenant charges in accordance with lease obligations
• Preparing reporting, budgets and recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Ensuring compliance, risk management and operational best practice across the asset
• Collaborating with the Centre Management team to drive exceptional results for the owner

What You’ll Bring

• Previous property administrative and/or property management experience across retail or commercial assets
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a proactive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to adapt and learn quickly
• The ability to work independently and initiative to drive personal productivity
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

Why Savills is a Great Place to Work

At Savills, we believe in helping people thrive through places and spaces, and that starts with our own team. As a global leader in property solutions, with 42,000 professionals across 70 countries and over 170 years of expertise, we know that our greatest strength is our people.

When you join Savills, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates individuality, supports wellbeing, and invests in your growth. We live by four promises: we listen, we empower, we challenge, and we collaborate, because we know that together we can achieve great things.

We offer more than a career, here’s just a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Generous Leave - Extra days to recharge and enjoy life
• Parental Support - Industry-leading parental leave benefits and bonuses
• Family & Wellbeing - Fertility and reproductive leave, plus dedicated wellbeing days
• Flexibility - Work arrangements that support your lifestyle
• Growth - Access to learning and development platforms
• Culture - Social events, charity days, and an inclusive, supportive workplace

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those of all ages, faiths and cultures.