AddressWe are Strand.
The unshakeable House of Fashion Travel, going places since 1927. We are doers; creators, innovators, and curators of new beginnings.
Formerly known as Strandbags, we are Australia’s leading handbag and luggage retailer with a fast-evolving network of 260+ stores – and this is only the beginning. Through innovation and a first-movers approach, we are shaping a global company that drives innovation and opportunities.
Our unique team has a rich history of experiences that make up who we are today. We are a collective of experts who are constantly evolving, soaring out of our comfort zone, and have a thirst to engage and inspire people with the stories, initiatives, and direction that bring out the best in themselves and others.
We are looking for a like-minded, high-performing Regional Manager, who is inspirational at every level!
If you want to join a strong team culture that is passionate about what we do, then look no further. There is no better time than now to join a growing and expanding business.
What’s in It for you!
Amazing culture built through our company Values
Regularly collaborate with your Regional Manager peers across Vic/Tas
Career growth and investment in your development through 1:1 coaching
Clear development path for your next steps
Incentive program
Yearly conferences
Supportive leader
40% staff discount on all store products
Birthday leave
Employee referral incentive scheme
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
What you will be doing !
You will play a pivotal role in driving sales, guaranteeing operational effectiveness, and nurturing a culture of exceptional performance within the designated region.
Your responsibilities encompass serving as a brand representative, embodying the brand's core values, and consistently providing an exceptional in-store experience to every customer.
As a frontrunner, you will provide guidance, inspiration, and direction to teams, fostering high engagement, optimising sales, and upholding cost-effectiveness and efficiency standards.
Your key accountability areas
- Visit all stores in your region regularly; review sales, KPIs, store standards and opportunities, ensuring productive feedback is provided.
- Manage all stores' controllable expenses in line with budgets assigned in the P&L to achieve profit budgets.
- Ensure efficient operation of your stores to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
- Champion a customer-centric approach, ensuring that every customer receives exceptional service.
- Generate and analyse reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), translating data insights into actionable strategies.
- Regularly present updates, recommendations, and performance insights to senior management.
- Oversee accurate implementation of national promotions, always maintaining high Visual Merchandising (VM) to brand guidelines.
- Optimise-based rostering in line with the General Retail Award, managing the wage budget
- Adhering to VM standards, shrinkage action plans & inventory control
- Take ownership of recruiting, onboarding, training and developing top talent.
- Own the training and induction of all Store Management roles for your region
- Identify training needs and provide coaching and development opportunities for store teams.
Who are you?
- 5+ years’ experience in a Regional, State or National multi-site role. Preferable in a retail environment
- Exceptional ability to lead a team.
- Strong knowledge of the Retail Award and performance management processes.
- Proven ability to drive sales and build high performing teams.
- Previous experience in wage management and rostering.
- Strong knowledge of visual merchandising principals.
- Highly motivating and influential.
- High achiever who is driven to succeed.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to be agile and think on your feet.
If you are looking for a standout organisation that is striving to new heights, apply now!
