Retail Area Manager

Opportunity to work for an iconic retailer
- Generous Salary Package (including car/clothing allowances)
- Fixed Term, Full Time Opportunity To Be a Part Of An Exciting Iconic Retailer

An exciting opportunity to join Seed Heritage as we continue to grow and expand our retail network. We are looking for experienced and inspirational leader to join our **VIC** **team** as an **Area Manager**. Reporting to the State Manager, this role will oversee a region of concept and concession stores.

This is a challenging and fast paced role that requires dedication and determination to achieve success, you will need to roll up your sleeves and be hands on across all aspects of our retail stores, leading our teams by example and taking our state to the next level.

**_Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract_**

**WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM?**:

- Competitive Salary Package (including car allowance & tools of the trade i.e. mobile & laptop)
- $2,000 YEARLY CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
- Up to 50% off the new Seed Heritage product range
- Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY
- Monthly & seasonal bonus potential
- Supportive team culture and environment
- Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer
- Monday to Friday roster (some late night trade and weekend work required during peak periods)
- Employee Referral Program - be rewarded for referring great new people to our team.
- Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program.

**THE ROLE**:

- Accountability for state financials, sales, wages and shrinkage targets for the group Communicating budgets, motivating and encouraging staff
- Enhancing stock consolidations and suggesting promotional opportunities based on a sound understanding of the customer base in the region
- Managing administration and stock, including reserve stock management, implementing loss prevention controls and general state wide administration
- Ensuring staff are complicit with policies and procedures and performance counselling Working closely with the VM team to ensure high visual merchandising standards to maximise sales potential
- Promoting and maintaining harmonious working relationships in the store

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**:

- 2+ years experience in a Multi Site or Area Management role for a fashion apparel retailer will be essential
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and adapt to a rapidly growing company
- An eye for styling and detail to up hold our high visual merchandising standards
- High personal standards in providing superior customer service
- A capacity to prepare monthly rosters costed to achieve store budgets
- The ability to analyse and organise stock to maximise sales on the shop floor
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead and manage the store teams
- Desire to challenge yourself to achieve company and personal objectives
- Highly motivated and self-driven

**To be considered for this state-based position, you are required to hold a current Driver’s**License** and have a reliable vehicle for travel.**

At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view.

The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares. With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide.

Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We’d love for you to join us.

**ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP**:
Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.