Area Manager - Footwear Retail | NSW

About the Role
We're on the lookout for a driven, experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of 10-15 footwear stores across NSW. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you'll coach store leaders, drive commercial results and lead from the front.

This brand moves quickly - we need someone who thrives on action, can juggle priorities and knows how to deliver results through people. You'll focus on sales growth, operational excellence and team capability, always keeping the customer at the heart of everything you do.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead, mentor and develop a team of 10-15 Store Managers to deliver sales and KPI targets

Recruit, train and coach your team to lift capability across all stores

Drive operational excellence - from visual merchandising to compliance and stock management

Monitor performance daily and identify opportunities to maximise sales and profitability

Support store teams to deliver exceptional customer service every day

Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy, reporting and business planning

Be visible and hands-on in-store - you lead by example, not from behind a desk

What You'll Bring

Proven multi-site retail management experience - 5+ stores as a minimum

Strong commercial acumen and a clear track record of sales growth

Experience in fast-paced, high-volume retail - footwear, fashion or similar

A confident leader who can coach, develop and performance manage teams

Strong planning and organisational skills - you know how to prioritise and juggle

Clear communication skills and the ability to engage at all levels

Resilience, energy and a love for being in-store with your teams

Experience working across regional and metro locations (ideal)

Why Join This Retailer?

Lead a high-profile region with strong-performing stores

Be part of a growing retailer with ambitious plans and a supportive culture

Enjoy a competitive salary + achievable bonus

Staff discounts across our on-trend, in-demand product range

Autonomy to run your region like your own business

Clear career development pathways for strong performers

If you're an experienced multi-site leader ready to take the next step, I want to speeak with you!
Apply today and bring your energy, leadership and commercial drive to a business where you can make an impact.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Mieglitz on 0413 030 785 quoting the reference number above, or check out our website for other available positions.

www.frontlinerecruitmentgroup.com/retail