Senior Area Manager - Retail Operations

Zaparas Lawyers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zaparas Lawyers seeks a high‑calibre Area Manager to lead a portfolio of established retail sites across our national network and drive growth, profitability and customer experience. The role combines field work with strategic oversight to deliver measurable improvements in sales and operations.

You will spend significant time in the field visiting sites, building trust with owners and managers, and translating data into practical actions that lift performance while supporting growth initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• High-performing retail or operations professional with potential to become a future leader.
• Strong track record delivering results in retail, operations or similar environment.
• Commercial awareness with ability to work with sales, performance and financial data.
• Strong people leadership and ability to influence others.
• Hands-on problem solving with initiative and energy.
• Ability to build relationships and credibility with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly between sites within a defined territory.

Aufgaben

• Manage a portfolio of retail businesses, improving sales, profitability, customer experience and operations.
• Build relationships with business owners and managers, earning trust and influencing outcomes.
• Use sales, financial and operational information to identify opportunities and develop actions.
• Spend significant time in the field, visiting sites and understanding what's happening on the ground.
• Address operational challenges and competing priorities with practical solutions.
• Support new site openings, acquisitions, transitions and growth initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to implement initiatives that improve network performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and turn ideas into action.
• Maintain autonomy while aligning with broader organisational strategy.

Jobbeschreibung

• Opportunity for a future leader to take the next step in their career
• Improve sales, profitability, customer experience & operational performance
• Multi-site Area Manager, car allowance provided, generous package

An exciting opportunity for a high-calibre retail operator ready to take the next step in their career. We are working with an established Australian consumer brand with a significant national retail network to identify high-calibre leaders looking to advance their career in the retail industry. It's a great opportunity for someone who has built a strong track record in retail operations and is ready to broaden their commercial exposure, take on greater responsibility and accelerate their career.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of retail businesses, working with operators to improve sales, profitability, customer experience and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with business owners and managers, earning their trust and influencing positive outcomes.
• Use sales, financial and operational information to identify opportunities, understand performance and develop practical actions.
• Spend significant time in the field, visiting sites and understanding what is happening on the ground.
• Work through operational challenges and competing priorities, finding practical solutions that deliver results.
• Support new site openings, acquisitions, transitions and other growth initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to implement initiatives that improve business and network performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help turn ideas into action.
• Manage your own portfolio and priorities with genuine autonomy, while working within broader organisational strategy.

About You

• We're looking for a high-performing retail or operations professional with the potential to become a future leader.
• A strong track record of delivering results in retail, operations or a similar environment.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with sales, performance and financial information.
• Strong people leadership and the ability to influence others.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• The ability to build strong relationships and credibility with a range of stakeholders.
• Initiative, energy and the desire to take on greater responsibility.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• A genuine interest in developing your career beyond traditional multi‑site retail management.
• A current full Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites within a defined territory.

The Opportunity

• Responsibility for a portfolio of established businesses.
• Direct exposure to business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Broader commercial and financial experience.
• The opportunity to influence sales, profitability and operational performance.
• Exposure to growth, change and strategic initiatives.
• Genuine autonomy and flexibility across your portfolio.
• A combination of field-based work, office time and working from home.
• The support of an established national team.