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Lead Retail Excellence as a Senior Store Manager at WHSmith Melbourne Airport - Leaders in Travel Retail

• Join a stable and dynamic team with a global leader in travel retail
• Lead multiple stores in the exciting Melbourne Airport environment
• Access to generous employee discounts on our products and with our retail partners

About WHSmith

WHSmith is an iconic British retailer with proud Australian operations, at the heart of travel retail, offering books, news, and travel essentials, designed for life on the move. Our diverse retail brands include WHSmith Retail, InMotion, Kids Stop and The Book Cellar, each dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

With over 230 years of heritage and stores in more than 30 countries, WHSmith is a trusted part of people's journeys around the world. As a diverse group of passionate people, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

When you join WHSmith, you step into an exciting, fast paced and purpose driven retail environment with real opportunities to grow a career in a truly unique retail setting.

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Senior Store Manager, here's how you'll play a key role at WHSmith:

• Championing a customer-first culture, ensuring our Service Guarantee is consistently demonstrated and embedded across the team.
• Being a visible and active presence on the shop floor, regularly engaging with your teams and customers to drive performance and team morale.
• Proactively identifying the team's needs to build a high-performing workforce that delivers high standards.
• Creating and maintaining a high standard in safety, food safety compliance, aligned with legal requirements.
• Efficient rosters that align with business demands and compliance requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the execution of marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns, driving engagement and sales.
• Overseeing stock orders, replenishment and high visual merchandising standards in line with brand standards and planograms.

What You'll Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, bringing strong retail management experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. They will play a key role in providing support and guidance across the terminal, fostering a positive and high-performing team environment.

The successful candidate will also possess:

• A minimum of 5 years' management experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a passion for developing others.
• Proven experience in managing the stock lifecycle.
• A good understanding of rostering requirements and compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A track record of delivering results, achieving KPIs, and driving business performance.
• A determined and goal-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and public holidays as required.

What's in it for You?

• Attractive remuneration package on offer
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Staff onsite parking available.
• Exposure to multiple sites across Melbourne Airport, offering variety and growth opportunities.
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and with our retail partners through our Beny app.
• Access to online learning and development resources.
• Be part of an excellent company culture and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

If you're ready to elevate your career, apply now

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do, and we actively promote a culture of belonging through our policies, procedures, and working practices. If you have any support requirements, please let us know at the time of your application so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

*All candidates will be contacted or notified once your application is reviewed

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSales and Business Development
• IndustriesRetail

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