Area Manager

7 months ago


Adelaide, Australia Platypus Full time

Since 1998 here at Platypus Shoes we have made it our business to deck out every single person who walks through our doors with the freshest footwear from all the biggest brands. But we reckon life goes beyond shoes. We believe it’s what you do in them that truly counts. So stay out late. Wake up early. Walk there, run back. Stand tall and be a champion in a crowd of Naysayers. We’re for the ones that dance harder, sing louder and don’t care what anyone else thinks. This is your story. Play Life Loud.

Platypus Shoes is a part of the Accent Group which is the largest footwear group with over 750+ stores, 35 brands and 40 online platforms including Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Pivot, Timberland, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, Glue Store, Herschel, Stance, and Saucony.

**The Role**:
Platypus is looking for an experienced Area Manager to join our team in South Australia
At Platypus, the pace is fast and no two are the ever the same. We expect a lot and stakes are high, but the wins and rewards are second to none You unwavering passion for street wear, and endless dedication to the investment in your people, are assets you will bring to this role.
Along with your commitment to keep building and maintaining a high performing and effective team, capable of breaking through any barriers and obstacles that you may face.
You entrepreneurial spirit knows that growth and success only takes place outside your comfort zone - and outside the box You're excited about new challenges thrown your way, you have ambitious goals and will continue to get your kicks on your journey at Platypus

**What we look for in a leader**:

- Platypus brand lover and ambassador
- Experience in multi-site leadership
- Passion for people and making a difference
- high performing leader that understands high performing culture
- Innovative way of thinking
- Flexibility to work across multiple store locations across all of Victoria

To be successful in this role, you should have experience in the following:

- Ensure efficient operation of stores across SA to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
- Motivate your Store Managers & Assistant Managers to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores
- Closely monitor store sales in order to achieve daily, weekly, monthly and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
- Effectively manage the wage costs across WA to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
- Coach and mentor Store Managers and Assistant Managers to maintain high team morale and encourage the development of their teams by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
- Train store leaders to understand and enhance their skills in the recruitment and selection of team members in line with their stores needs and skill gaps. As well as implementation of regular performance reviews
- Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

**Benefits & culture**:

- A competitive base salary + super + car allowance + tools of the trade
- A lucrative bonus and incentive structure
- 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans & many more
- Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages
- Be a part of Accent Group leadership conferences, awards nights, product launch events and much more
- Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads
- Training & development to grow your career

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- 2 + years Area Manager experience in a fast-paced retail/footwear environment
- A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
- A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed
- The ability to think strategically to identify missed opportunities and have a proven track record in driving sales and KPI’s
- A sound operational & strategical skill set and experience with stock control and visual merchandising
- Experience with effectively managing a roster & wage control
- Ability to build strong professional relationships with Support Office departments

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people

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