State Manager - VIC and TAS

Talent Matters; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Base salary 110K

Car allowance 12K

Uncapped commission

OTE 150K–160K

Senior leadership exposure

Store visits

Descripción de la vacante

Talent Matters is seeking an experienced State Manager to lead the VIC & TAS region for a prominent Australian fashion retailer. You will oversee approximately 5–6 direct reports, guiding store performance across 49 outlets and driving sales, profitability, and exceptional customer experience.

The role is highly mobile, with most time spent visiting stores and leading regional strategy, while Mondays focus on administration and team planning. Permanent rights to work in Australia are required.

Formación

• Proven State Manager or equivalent multi-site retail management experience.
• Experience within fashion, apparel or high-volume specialty retail.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Proven track record of driving sales and profitability.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop Operations and Area Managers to maximise performance.
• Drive sales, profitability and key retail KPIs across VIC & TAS.
• Develop and execute the regional retail strategy.
• Build a high-performance culture with ownership and accountability.
• Drive talent development and succession plans across the region.
• Oversee store visits and ensure consistent customer, product and visual standards.

Conocimientos

State Manager

Multi-site management

Retail leadership

Fashion retail

KPI mastery

People development

Descripción del empleo

• Highly successful apparel brand, over 200 stores
• Lead a team of 5 Area Managers across 49 stores in the greater Melbourne region and Tasmania

• Highly successful apparel brand, over 200 stores
• Lead a team of 5 Area Managers across 49 stores in the greater Melbourne region and Tasmania
• $110K + $12K Car Allowance plus Super plus Uncapped Commission plus Petrol Card, OTE $150K–$160K plus Super

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced State Manager to lead the VIC & TAS region for a successful and growing Australian fashion retailer. Victoria is the second-largest state within the business, with a strong existing store network and experienced Operations and Area Managers. This is a key senior leadership role focused on driving sales, profitability, customer experience and team performance.

We are looking for a proven retail leader, not someone looking to step up into State Management, who can build on the success of the region and continue to drive growth.

Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will lead approximately 5–6 direct reports, including Operations and Area Managers, and take overall responsibility for the performance of the VIC & TAS region encompassing 49 stores.

You will develop and implement the retail strategy, coach and develop your leadership team, drive commercial performance and ensure consistently high customer, product and visual merchandising standards.

This is a Monday–Friday, highly mobile role, with the majority of your time spent visiting stores and working with your teams. Mondays will generally focus on administration, planning and team meetings. There is no regular work-from-home component.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Operations and Area Managers to maximise performance
• Drive sales, profitability and key retail KPIs across VIC & TAS
• Develop and execute the regional retail strategy
• Build a highly engaged culture focused on ownership, accountability and achievement
• Develop talent and succession plans across the region
• Drive an exceptional customer experience across all stores
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities for growth
• Partner with Product, Buying and Visual Merchandising teams to maximise sales and presentation
• Ensure strong operational standards, processes, stock management and wage control
• Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities to grow market share
• Support new store openings and broader national retail initiatives

About You

You will be an established senior retail leader with:

• Proven State Manager or equivalent multi-site retail management experience
• Experience within fashion, apparel or high-volume specialty retail
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• A proven track record of driving sales and profitability
• Exceptional leadership, coaching and people development skills
• Experience leading and developing senior retail managers
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and performance management
• A strategic, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to build a high-performance and engaged culture
• A hands‑on leadership style with a genuine passion for being in stores

What's On Offer

• $110K base + $12K car allowance + super
• Uncapped commission + petrol card
• OTE $150K–$160K
• Lead an established and successful VIC & TAS region
• Strong existing Operations and Area Management team
• Senior leadership exposure within a growing national retailer
• Genuine opportunity to influence strategy, culture and commercial performance

If you're an accomplished retail leader looking for a senior role where you can genuinely influence people, culture and commercial results,

Candidates must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.