Retail Manager

Savills Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; 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. You will oversee daily retail management for a large CBD asset, focusing on performance, occupancy, and asset value while advising on leasing initiatives and retail strategies.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will lead operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance to drive outcomes for the owner. The role requires strong communication, organisation, and independent initiative.

Qualifications

• Previous property administrative and/or property management experience across retail or commercial assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre manager in day-to-day operations and performance of the asset.
• Conduct regular Centre walks and engage with tenants and customers to identify or resolve issues.
• Support leasing transactions and retail mix initiatives to maximise occupancy and asset value.
• Monitor retailer performance, sales trends and centre outcomes to identify opportunities.
• Administer leases, rental reviews and tenant charges in accordance with lease obligations.
• Prepare reporting, budgets and recommendations to support informed decisions.
• Ensure compliance, risk management and operational best practice across the asset.
• Collaborate with the Centre Management team to drive exceptional results for the owner.

Skills

Retail management

Centre operations

Tenant engagement

Lease administration

Budget reporting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Savills Australia & New Zealand 551 subscribers

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.