Retail Operations Manager

National Salon & Spa Recruitment; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 100.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Salon & Spa Recruitment is seeking a Retail Operations Manager based in Sydney to lead and shape national retail operations for one of Australia’s fastest-growing hair, beauty and wellness organisations. This senior role reports to the General Manager and drives performance across multiple sites.

You’ll develop national sales strategies, optimise the retail operating model and lead a high-performing team, with travel to Brisbane and Melbourne as part of the role.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years' retail management experience, preferably in a multi-site or national environment.
• Experience in beauty, hair, salon, wellness or lifestyle retail.
• Strong commercial skills, including analysing sales, margins, inventory and performance.
• Experience with retail POS and inventory management systems. Shopify highly regarded.
• Proven people leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Good Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Brisbane and Melbourne.

Aufgaben

• Lead national retail operations: Oversee retail performance, operational standards, stock management, visual merchandising and shrinkage control.
• Drive commercial performance: Monitor sales, margins, inventory and trends, turning insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop the retail model: Build scalable retail processes and standards to support national expansion.
• Grow sales: Develop national retail strategies, promotions and incentives to increase retail and professional trade sales.
• Lead your team: Manage, coach, develop and roster the Retail Operations team across multiple locations.
• Support internal teams: Provide product knowledge and training to help Concierge and Member Experience teams identify sales opportunities.
• Build relationships: Support independent business owners and develop strong supplier and brand partnerships.
• Manage systems and reporting: Oversee inventory and sales through Shopify POS, ensuring effective stock control and reporting.
• Drive engagement: Coordinate product training, community education and retail activations with Marketing.

Kenntnisse

Retail leadership

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Shopify POS

Tools

Shopify POS

Jobbeschreibung

Retail Operations Manager

Sydney-based | National Multi-Site Role | Full-Time

$120K-$130K+ Potential Earnings

$100,000-$110,000 + Super + Performance Bonuses

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Operations Manager to lead and shape national retail operations for one of Australia's fastest-growing hair, beauty and wellness organisations.

What’s in It for You?

• Excellent earning potential: $100K-$110K + super, with performance bonuses offering potential earnings of $120K-$130K+ per annum.
• National leadership role: Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and shape the retail operating model.
• Performance bonuses: Incentives linked to product sales and commercial results.
• Great work-life benefits: Half-day Fridays four times per year.
• Industry perks: 40% off premium professional hair and beauty products.
• Free parking and convenient access to public transport.
• Company laptop provided and mobile phone costs reimbursed.
• Paid interstate travel plus travel allowance.
• Leadership exposure: Work directly with the founders and senior leadership team.
• Career growth: Help shape retail operations as the business expands into new locations, including Melbourne.
• A dynamic, collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you're a commercially savvy retail leader who loves the hair and beauty industry, thrives on building high-performing teams and gets excited by the opportunity to create something exceptional, this could be the career move you've been waiting for!

About the Organisation

Our client is redefining the Australian hair, beauty and wellness industry.

As Australia's largest provider of shared premium workspaces for hair, beauty and wellness professionals, the organisation offers an innovative concept, think WeWork for beauty professionals.

Its premium, fully equipped workspaces give independent hairdressers, beauty therapists and wellness practitioners the freedom to run and grow their own businesses, retain control of their profits and connect with a supportive community.

With established locations across Sydney and Brisbane, and further expansion into Melbourne, this is an exciting time to join a business with ambitious growth plans.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Retail Operations Manager will lead retail performance, professional product sales and operational excellence across the national network.

This is a pivotal role where you'll develop national sales strategies, shape the retail operating model and build a consistent, commercially successful retail offering across all locations.

You'll lead the Retail Operations team, drive product and professional trade sales, manage supplier partnerships and work closely with members and internal teams to maximise sales opportunities.

It's a fantastic opportunity for a hands on, commercially focused leader who enjoys combining big-picture strategy with day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national retail operations: Oversee retail performance, operational standards, stock management, visual merchandising and shrinkage control.
• Drive commercial performance: Monitor sales, margins, inventory and trends, turning insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop the retail model: Build scalable retail processes and standards to support national expansion.
• Grow sales: Develop national retail strategies, promotions and incentives to increase retail and professional trade sales.
• Lead your team: Manage, coach, develop and roster the Retail Operations team across multiple locations.
• Support internal teams: Provide product knowledge and training to help Concierge and Member Experience teams identify sales opportunities.
• Build relationships: Support independent business owners and develop strong supplier and brand partnerships.
• Manage systems and reporting: Oversee inventory and sales through Shopify POS, ensuring effective stock control and reporting.
• Drive engagement: Coordinate product training, community education and retail activations with Marketing.

About You

You are an experienced retail leader with strong commercial acumen, a passion for people and the ability to bring structure, energy and accountability to a growing multi-site operation.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5+ years' retail management experience, preferably in a multi-site or national environment.
• Experience in beauty, hair, salon, wellness or lifestyle retail (highly regarded but not essential).
• Strong commercial skills, including analysing sales, margins, inventory and performance.
• Experience with retail POS and inventory management systems. Shopify highly regarded.
• Proven people leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Good Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Brisbane and Melbourne.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy building relationships, driving results and creating an exceptional retail experience.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Please note, overseas applicants will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.