Area Manager – Multi-Site Supermarkets
Western Australia (Country & Remote Locations)

Are you a proven leader in retail management, ready to oversee multiple supermarket sites and drive operational excellence across Western Australia? We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our team, with opportunities available in both metropolitan and remote locations.

Location: Western Australia (including remote areas)
Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 per year plus super
Benefits: Company car, fuel card, and reimbursement of all work-related out-of-pocket expenses

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the operations of multiple supermarket sites, ensuring each store achieves company standards for customer service, presentation, and profitability
- Lead, coach, and develop store managers and their teams to achieve sales, gross profit, and operational targets
- Monitor and manage store performance, including sales, wage control, inventory, and waste minimization across all sites
- Conduct regular site visits, audits, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Implement and maintain merchandising and promotional standards to maximize sales and customer satisfaction
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance
- Support recruitment, training, and succession planning for store management teams
- Prepare and present regular reports on store performance to senior management
- Manage and approve budgets, including wage costs and operational expenses, for all sites within your area
- Travel between multiple locations as required, including remote communities

Requirements

- Minimum three years’ experience in multi-site retail or supermarket management, with a strong background in fresh food departments
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales, profit, and operational targets across multiple locations
- Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing store managers and large teams
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, wage control, and performance analysis
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement and maintain high standards of merchandising, safety, and store presentation
- Willingness to travel regularly and work in remote areas as required
- Current driver’s license (essential)

What We Offer

- Competitive salary: $120,000 – $135,000 per year plus super
- Fully maintained company car and fuel card
- Reimbursement of all work-related out-of-pocket expenses
- Performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Relocation assistance for remote area appointments

How to Apply

Please email your resume and answers to the screening questions below to [your email address here].

Screening Questions

1. Describe your experience managing multiple retail or supermarket sites. What were your main responsibilities?
Example: I have managed up to six supermarket locations across regional Western Australia, overseeing store operations, coaching store managers, and ensuring all sites met sales and profitability targets.

2. Can you provide an example of how you have improved performance or profitability across multiple sites?
Example: By analyzing sales data and implementing best practices across all stores, I increased overall area sales by 10% and reduced wage costs by 5% within 12 months.

3. How do you approach leading and developing store managers and their teams?
Example: I prioritize regular communication, clear goal setting, and ongoing coaching. I conduct monthly site visits and performance reviews, providing feedback and development plans for each manager.

4. Describe your experience with budget management and controlling operational expenses across several locations.
Example: I have full responsibility for area budgets, including wage costs and operational expenses, and have consistently achieved budget targets through careful planning and monitoring.

5. Are you willing and able to travel regularly, including to remote locations in Western Australia?
Example: Yes, I am comfortable with frequent travel and have experience working in both metropolitan and remote communities.

Ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career? Email your resume and answers to the questions above to [email protected] and help us deliver outstanding value and service across Western Australia.