National Retail Manager

National Retail Manager - Contemporary Fashion | AU | Sydney

Lead national strategy, retail operations and cross-functional collaboration to align store performance with brand vision & commercial priorities.

National Retail Manager - Contemporary Fashion | AU | Sydney

Lead national strategy, retail operations and cross-functional collaboration to align store performance with brand vision & commercial priorities.

Your New Employer:

This Australian fashion group is entering a new phase of growth, expanding its presence across the country. With a strong track record and a great mix of well established contemporary brands, the business blends Australian heritage with modern style and commercial focus.

You’ll be joining a close knit, experienced head office team who value clear communication, practical leadership and a collaborative approach. While the group is well established, this next chapter is about building visibility in high traffic environments and setting a new standard for performance across a national network.

Please Note: This role will be based in Sydney.

Your New Role:

This is a ground up leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys building structure and seeing it through. You’ll take the lead on multiple new projects across the country - overseeing everything from people and process to store execution and commercial outcomes.

It’s a perfect blend of strategy, retail operations and hands-on leadership.

- Lead the national network across metro and regional stores managing recruitment site planning fit-outs and launches
- Build a scalable team structure to support launches and long-term growth including hiring and developing Regional and Store Managers
- Set commercial plans focused on key retail drivers like UPT conversion wage efficiency and channel profitability
- Establish operational frameworks to ensure smooth daily trade brand consistency and strong in-store execution
- Develop and implement a national retail strategy to drive customer acquisition repeat business and store rankings
- Partner with Executive and Planning teams to forecast manage stock and respond to trade trends in real time
- Lead quarterly business reviews with internal and department store partners to align on results and opportunities
- Champion a hands-on retail culture by being visible setting expectations recognising success and coaching teams
- Oversee visual standards and in-store presentation to maintain brand consistency across the country.
- Use customer data and insights to refine service floor layouts and team structure as needed
- Drive talent planning succession retention and senior retail recruitment in partnership with People & Culture
- Represent retail leadership in meetings using data to advocate for your team customers and commercial goals

The Experience Checklist:

- Proven experience of 7+ years in a national or senior multi-state retail role, ideally within the Australian contemporary fashion space.
- Experience managing multiple brands or labels within a single group, with an understanding of how to protect and deliver on individual brand identities while aligning to shared commercial goals.
- Strong background in launching new store networks across different formats – including recruitment, operations and trade readiness.
- Confident leading multi-brand or multi-category teams with a clear understanding of brand individuality and customer experience.
- Experienced in partnering with cross functional teams across planning, marketing, VM, HR and executive leadership.
- Confident managing high level relationships with retail partners or landlords, balancing brand goals with commercial expectations.

What's Next?

If this sounds like you and your experience matches the role, apply now - apply now Alternatively email your resume directly to Caitlin at caitlinm@retailworld.net.au

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- Lead national retail strategy and operations across a growing store network
- Build high-performing teams and deliver standout customer experiences
- Full ownership of people, process and commercial results

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