Area Leader

As the original and market leader in women's activewear, we continue to experience exciting growth. Because of this, we're expanding We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Area Leader to join our VIC State Team. If you’re ready to step up, lead with purpose, and be part of a movement that’s empowering women every day, we want to hear from you
Why Lorna Jane?
At Lorna Jane, we’re more than just activewear; we’re a movement that inspires women to live their best, most active lives. We’re passionate about empowering our team and customers alike, with a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. When you join Lorna Jane, you’re joining a family that values growth, wellbeing, and making a positive impact.
What is the role?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Leader to oversee our Lorna Jane stores across VIC. In this role, you will be pivotal in leading, motivating, and developing Store Leaders across six store locations. As an Area Leader you will utilise your exceptional leadership skills, sales acumen, and operational expertise to drive performance and achieve sales growth throughout your region.
What You’ll be doing
**As our Area Leader you’ll**:

- Manage 6 stores with direct Store Leader reports
- Act as a brand ambassador and connect all team members to the Lorna Jane philosophy and key brand focuses through focused communication and training plans
- Drive sales performance and exceptional customer service experiences across your region
- Lead by example to foster a customer first mindset
- Continuously reviewing results and driving sales and the achievement of KPIs
- Provide clear and effective communication aligned with the strategy focuses to your team
- Provide consistent coaching and training to support any skill gaps with your Store Leaders
- Foster talent and striving to retain team members through effective internal professional progression
- Seek and act on feedback from your direct reports to build self-awareness
- Contribute and work closely with the Recruitment team for successful recruitment activations and continuously networking to form relationships to attract future talent
- Ensure stores follow through on all VM & operational processes

Who We’re Looking For
**We’re seeking someone who has**:

- Previous retail multi-site management experience with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams
- Business acumen and commercial awareness with exceptional sales ability
- Passion for customer service and supporting team members to meet sales targets and KPIs
- Ability to analyse data to drive actionable insights and have sound critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently, being a self-driven person
- Driver's Licence and reliable car to travel to your stores

Our Commitment to you
At Lorna Jane, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We embrace diversity in all its forms and have worked hard to ensure our hiring practices are fair and free from bias.
Why you’ll love working here
- Be at the Cutting Edge: Work with advanced technology that makes your job easier and more efficient, from our modern point-of-sale systems to digital tools that keep you connected with the team.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy generous discounts on the latest Lorna Jane collections, so you can live the active life we promote.
- Early Access: Be the first to see and experience our new collections before anyone else. As part of the Lorna Jane team, you’ll get exclusive early access to view and try out our latest designs.
- Community Engagement: Get involved in local events and initiatives that support and inspire our community. You’ll have the chance to represent Lorna Jane at events that align with our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.
- Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that’s more like a family. We celebrate our wins together and help each other grow every day.
- Growth Opportunities: We’re committed to your development, offering opportunities for career progression and personal growth within the Lorna Jane community.