Head of Retail

Posted Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 2:00 pm

Part of the Accent Group portfolio of brands, Stylerunner is the world’s leading digital destination for premium activewear & footwear, delivering the latest on-trend styles to the fashion devotees around the globe who love to lead an active lifestyle. We have a fun and collaborative culture, dedicated to delivering excellence for our customers. Our Mission is to deliver the most fashion-forward curation of active and off-duty to our customer in a unique, innovative, and personal way. The Stylerunner product range is unlike any other store. We showcase top tier, highly sought-after collections from over 70 established and emerging designer brands.

We’re looking for an inspiring, fashion-forward Head of Retail to lead the team at Stylerunner

If you’re passionate about fashion, leadership, and creating empowering in-store experiences - this is your moment.

Stylerunner is more than a store - we’re a movement. With a premium product mix, an obsession with wellness, and a love for all things style, we’re here for women who show up for themselves.

About the Role:

As Head of Retail, you’ll lead from the front across both countries, oversee seamless new store launches, and ensure every touchpoint of our retail experience reflects the Stylerunner ethos. With over 40 stores across Australia & New Zealand (and more on the way), we’re looking for a visionary Head of Retail to take our growing retail network to the next level. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this senior leadership role will shape the future of Stylerunner retail.

What you’ll do

- Lead the execution of our national retail strategy, driving growth and delivering on ambitious sales and operational targets.

- Oversee 43+ stores (and counting), ensuring flawless execution across sales, service, visual merchandising, stock, and store presentation.

- Inspire, coach, and develop store and area managers, building high-performing, values-driven teams.

- Manage end-to-end store openings from staffing and training to operational readiness.

- Drive operational excellence: inventory control, rostering, OH&S compliance, customer service standards, and shrinkage management.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a clear focus on customer experience.

- Partner with Commercial teams to deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and reporting.

- Implement training frameworks, incentive programs, and recognition initiatives that bring the best out of your people.

What we’re looking for

- 5–10 years’ experience in State or National Retail Management (women’s fashion preferred).

- A proven track record of driving sales, operational excellence, and store performance.

- Strong leadership skills – you know how to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

- Analytical and commercially savvy, with the ability to turn insights into action.

- A “make it happen” attitude - adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

- Passionate about customer experience, fashion, and the Stylerunner brand.

Why Join Us

- Lead the retail strategy for a fast-growing, fashion-first brand.

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment.

- Attractive salary + performance incentives + team discounts.

- Be part of a business that values innovation, community, and creativity.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of retail at Stylerunner.

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