State Manager - Adelaide

Calibre Clothing; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wardrobe discounts

Uncapped bonus & commission

Job summary

CALIBRE is seeking an Adelaide State Manager to lead three retail locations, elevating sales and customer service while upholding brand standards. You will mentor store leaders, drive efficiencies, and manage budgets in collaboration with the National Retail Manager.

A strong leadership background in fashion retail and proven ability to grow teams are essential. The role offers a competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in retail fashion
• Proven track record in multi-site or area management
• Strong people management and performance delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Sales-focused leadership with customer service emphasis
• Ability to train and develop teams
• Financial acumen and budget awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage three Adelaide stores, ensuring consistency with CALIBRE brand and policies
• Drive sales targets and customer service excellence across the state
• Analyze budgets and collaborate with National Retail Manager to boost performance
• Nurture a high-performing team through coaching, training and succession planning
• Foster a positive work environment and resolve employee issues proactively
• Oversee hiring in partnership with HR and National Retail Manager
• Monitor costs and implement strategies to improve profitability

Job description

Founded in 1989, CALIBRE has surpassed 35 years as Australia's benchmark for elevated menswear.

CALIBRE's obsessive focus on creating exceptional product, has solidified our place as the destination for wearable, contemporary pieces that stand the test of time.

Since opening our first boutique in Chapel St, Melbourne. CALIBRE has grown it's boutique presence across the country, and is available to shop in Australia's premier shopping precincts.

To this day, CALIBRE remains a family-owned business and operates out of Melbourne, where craft and culture is cultivated with a focus on purely in-house designed product. Creating unique pieces for unique individuals.

About the Role:

A rare occurrence at CALIBRE, we are looking for an exceptional leader to join the Executive Retail Management team as our Adelaide State Manager. We have a very strong retention rate of senior management and want to find a long-term, career oriented professional to join our team and continue the State’s positive momentum and trajectory.

As a State Manager, you'll be crucial in shaping the future of our brand and driving the success of our Adelaide stores. In this dynamic role, your leadership skills will shine as you manage the operations of three retail locations (all of which have been recently refurbished into our brand new concept), support and guide your team to achieve sales targets, and ultimately elevate the customer service experience.

Competitive salary that sets the benchmark for the industry.

Marketing leading uncapped bonus, and commission structure, offering high additional earnings.

Lead and inspire a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a close-knit and collaborative work setting.

Exclusive wardrobe discounts and partnerships, ensuring you embody impeccable style.

Key responsibilities:

Lead by example and be the ambassador for Calibre, embodying the company values and policies.

Demonstrate inspirational leadership that drives high performance and business outcomes.

Deliver sales techniques to retail teams, ensuring state-wide objectives are met.

Travel to stores in Adelaide, fostering a positive work environment and resolving employee issues proactively.

Analyze store budgets, working collaboratively with the National Retail Manager to enhance sales performance.

Hold regular meetings with Store Business Managers to discuss results, strategies, and objectives.

Build camaraderie between teams within the state and nationally.

Understand and manage all financial business requirements in collaboration with the National Retail Manager.

Monitor and proactively reduce business costs while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Review financial reports weekly to identify areas for sales growth.

Implement strategies to continually improve the in-store customer experience in Adelaide.

Work with HR and the National Retail Manager for effective hiring.

Identify training needs, career goals, and develop succession plans for our teams.

Monitor inventory and coordinate loss prevention strategies.

About You:

As a seasoned Retailer, you will bring a wealth of experience and a unique skill set tailored to drive success in the dynamic world of men's fashion. Here is what will set you apart:

Extensive leadership experience in the retail fashion industry, ideally in senior roles such as multi-site, cluster, or area manager, with a strong focus on people management, performance, and delivering exceptional customer service.

A track record of cultivating thriving teams in dynamic and challenging retail environments.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, finely tuned for effective leadership and team engagement.

Adept at delivering clear and impactful messages, crucial for inspiring and leading your regional team.

Strong sales skills seamlessly integrated into your leadership approach.

Demonstrated ability to equip teams with the knowledge and techniques essential for driving sales success.

Logical thinking and problem-solving skills tailored for developing comprehensive strategies to address challenges and enhance team capabilities.

A strategic mindset applied to training programs to align with overall business objectives.

Proactive and agile in adapting strategies to accommodate the company's expansion, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Exceptional time management skills.

Capable of working under pressure, maintaining composure, and delivering impactful training even in challenging situations.

Possess a high level of financial and business acumen that contributes to overall business success.

Adept at identifying talent and implementing succession plans, ensuring a pipeline of skilled and capable individuals for future roles.

If you have a genuine passion for the fashion industry and bring a professional, enthusiastic approach to the role, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a part of the CALIBRE team.

Calibre is Australia’s most respected, leading mens fashion brand and considered as a pioneer in Australia’s fashion landscape. Calibre’s recognisable signature elements and inventive classicism has captured the imagination of style leaders around the country since it launched Australia’s first mens only, up-market boutique 25 years ago.

Calibre menswear was founded in 1989 by Gary Zecevic. Calibre has and will always only design the most premium fashion product for men. Calibre is passionate and committed to holding its position as the leading mens specialist in Australia by staying focused on designing the best menswear available.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Calibre is Australia’s most respected, leading mens fashion brand and considered as a pioneer in Australia’s fashion landscape. Calibre’s recognisable signature elements and inventive classicism has captured the imagination of style leaders around the country since it launched Australia’s first mens only, up-market boutique 25 years ago.

Calibre menswear was founded in 1989 by Gary Zecevic. Calibre has and will always only design the most premium fashion product for men. Calibre is passionate and committed to holding its position as the leading mens specialist in Australia by staying focused on designing the best menswear available.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.