
Group General Manager - Convenience & Fuel
NightOwl Convenience
Posted 4 days ago
We’re looking for a transformational leader who can bring structure, energy, and strategic direction to a growing retail business. As Group General Manager – Convenience & Fuel, you will take ownership of a division that includes both franchise and corporate-owned stores, with a clear objective to drive performance, build alignment, and lead the business into its next phase of growth.
Based in our Franchise Support Office at Kangaroo Point, you will report directly to the Franchisor and be accountable for overseeing and influencing key areas including marketing, buying, commercial operations, customer experience, franchise partnerships, and employee engagement. Your key focus is to ensure these functions operate cohesively to maximise profitability and drive exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive productivity and profitability by implementing strategies that optimise financial outcomes and support sustainable business growth.
Identify and analyse operational opportunities and challenges, promoting continuous improvement and efficiency across all areas of the business.
Leverage extensive experience across multiple business functions to influence strategic decisions, foster collaboration, and hold teams accountable for delivering measurable results.
Develop and present well-reasoned, data-driven business cases to align leadership, secure buy-in, and drive impactful outcomes.
Provide clear guidance and support to franchisee resources, fostering strong partnerships that enable mutual success and consistent execution of brand standards.
Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, proactively managing compliance to safeguard brand reputation and maintain consumer trust.
Lead initiatives to expand and enhance the service offering, to meet evolving customer needs and market opportunities.
What Success Looks Like:
We're looking for more than just experience. We want someone who can demonstrate why we need them. You'll bring teams together, drive high-impact strategic initiatives, and shape a culture of accountability and performance. Your leadership will be instrumental in achieving sustainable growth, franchise and corporate alignment, and long-term business success in an ever-evolving FMCG environment.
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
Senior leadership experience within retail, fuel, or convenience sectors, with a proven track record of driving commercial performance and understand operational challenges.
Highly effective communicator with advanced skills in negotiation, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated capability to coach, mentor, and inspire senior leaders as well as frontline teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development.
Ideally holds work-related experience, reflecting a strong commitment and hunger to drive personal and professional growth.
We’re looking for someone with the drive, determination, and desire to succeed and make a real impact on our business. If you’re ready, show us why we need you. “Apply Now”
About NightOwl Convenience
Welcome to NightOwl Convenience, an Australian retail success story built upon the strength of a recognised and trusted brand.
NightOwl represents value through product, convenience, marketing and merchandising. It is these strengths, facilitated by an experienced team of office personnel and state of the art systems that ensures NightOwl is the largest stand-alone convenience brand in Australia.
NightOwl began as one store in 1975 in Auchenflower, Brisbane and now boasts stores in convenient locations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Quality is always ensured at NightOwl with stores stocked with quality products and groceries to deliver utmost convenience. Customers will always be excited to “Come and Get” from their local NightOwl.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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