Area Manager

Our goal is to be Distinctive, Authentic and Connected in everything we do and to create the Ultimate Customer Experience with everyone we meet_

Do you lead from the front, with a customer and people-first approach? Do you get excited in driving operational efficiency and business results through effective coaching and leadership? Do you view retailing as a career and love to foster and nurture great talent from within? If this is you, then we want to hear from you.

Due to the continuous success and growth of our regional leadership teams, we have an exciting leadership opportunity as the **Area Manager** for our **NIKE **stores in **Victoria.**

**Who Are We?**
- Retail Prodigy Group_ are the master retail franchise partner for _NIKE_ Stores across Australia and New Zealand and the Retail Operations Partner for _Samsung_ Stores across Australia. With an extensive portfolio of Retail stores across, we are a team of talented and passionate retailers, committed to setting a new benchmark in retail.

**Reporting to the VIC & NZ Regional Manager, your key responsibilities will include however are not limited to**:

- Managing a portfolio of **NIKE **stores within **VIC.**:

- Drive Ultimate Customer Experience through achievement of Conversion and Sales Budget in your stores.
- Supporting each of your Store Manager’s plan to achieve Conversion and Sales Budget, ensuring these plans are implemented and executed effectively.
- Ensure our On Point Leadership model is brought to life, driving Conversion, Sales and Customer Experience improvement.
- Developing the competencies of your management team in all stores.
- Conducting daily store visits to your team.
- Coaching, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve KPI's.
- Recruiting the best talent possible to deliver the _Ultimate Customer Experience._
- Succession planning across all levels of your team.
- Managing the performance and results of your team.
- Ensuring that customer experience is delivered through service and deep product knowledge, in partnership with the Regional Training Manager.
- Ensuring Operational Compliance in partnership with the Regional Operations Manager.

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

- Extensive retail experience at a Regional or State or Area Manager level.
- A passion for delivering the _Ultimate Customer Experience._
- Proven ability to drive sales growth and profit.
- Operational excellence and the ability to formulate and execute strategic plans.
- Comprehensive coaching skills with a motivational and inspirational management style.
- Experience in succession planning and developing strong leaders.
- Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise daily work.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

This is a pivotal role in a growth company that provides a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture second to none, whilst working in partnership with NIKE, the world's leading sport and fitness brand

In return, Retail Prodigy Group offers a competitive remuneration package, a generous employee discount on NIKE products, future growth and development opportunities and a rewarding career.

You will be a part of a winning team with a fun culture, exciting career opportunities, and excellent employee benefits; such as an attractive salary package, achievable bonus, generous uniform allowance and a fantastic employee and family discount.
- We CARE, we COACH, we have ENERGY, we are ACCOUNTABLE and we INNOVATE_

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- We are an accessible workplace_