Area Manager Platypus

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Platypus Full time

Platypus Shoes is the #1 sneaker destination with over 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. Housing an extensive collection of iconic global brands, we pride ourselves on stocking the latest and greatest footwear and apparel. Our ranges are carefully selected so you can find a treasured iconic style or a newly engineered silhouette. At Platypus we value your ability to express your own personal style. Our Sneakers. Your Story.

**The role & responsibilities**:
We are looking for an experienced multi-site manager to take over a portfolio of stores in Victoria in this exciting opportunity Supporting to drive sales and KPIs in your region, grow and develop future leaders while working in our fun, fast pace environments

To be successful in this role, you should have experience in the following:

- Ensure efficient operation of stores across VIC to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
- Motivate your Store Manager’s to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores
- Closely monitor store sales in order to achieve daily, weekly, monthly and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
- Effectively manage the wage costs across VIC to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
- Coach and mentor Store Managers to maintain high team morale and encourage the development of their store teams by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
- Train Area Managers to understand and enhance their skills in the recruitment and selection of team members in line with their stores needs and skill gaps. As well as implementation of regular performance reviews
- Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

**Benefits & culture**:

- A competitive base salary + super + car allowance + tools of the trade
- A lucrative bonus and incentive structure
- 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans & many more
- Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages
- Be a part of Accent Group leadership conferences, awards nights, product launch events and much more
- Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads
- Training & development to grow your career

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

- 2 + years State Manager / Regional Manager experience in a fast-paced retail environment
- A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
- A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed
- The ability to think strategically to identify missed opportunities and have a proven track record in driving sales and KPI’s
- A sound operational & strategical skill set and experience with stock control and visual merchandising
- Experience with effectively managing a roster & wage control
- Ability to build strong professional relationships with Support Office departments

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

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