Regional Sales Manager Sunglass Hut, Qld

**_Who We Are _**
- We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands _**_Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa _**_and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as _**_Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL_**_ whilst our cutting-edge lenses _**_Varilux_**_ and _**_Transitions_**_ lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: _**_Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank._**_ Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more._
- As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do._
- We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage._
- We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing._
- We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other._

**Join the House of Sun**

A global retailer isn’t just about the high-end luxury products; it’s about bringing **the customer experience** alive in all of our stores.

Sunglass Hut and Oakley are passionate about bringing on board leaders who live and breathe their customers, their team and their brands.

Sunglass Hut and Oakley are also part of something bigger; part of EssilorLuxottica’s global family, we are home to the world’s best luxury fashion brands **Prada, Ray-Ban, Tiffany and Co. Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana**to name but a few.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Regional Manager**located on the **Gold Coast** to lead **16+** stores across our incredible brands, **Sunglass Hut,** **Oakley & Rayban.**

This role would be an excellent next step for a current retail Regional Sales Manager who is looking to elevate their career to managing a larger portfolio across **three**diverse brands

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Generous salary + bonus structure + car allowance + tools of trade**:

- **Yearly $1,500 product allowance** and up **to 50% family & friends discounts** to use across all our brands.
- Potential for **further career opportunitie**s within a stable and prospering global company.
- A **passionate team of colleagues** who challenge and support each other, while being mentored by senior leaders.
- **World class training programs**, offered by our dedicated training team, in store mentors, and Luxottica University to support you on your career with the wider Luxottica Group.
- **Volunteer Opportunities** through our OneSight Foundation - be able to have an impact by giving the gift of sight to communities in need.

**About the role**

You will be responsible for:

- Connecting with your team of Store Managers, set clear goals and help them grow and succeed.
- Leading and supporting your region to deliver positive sales results through meeting KPIs while maintaining a high-quality customer experience.
- Monitoring budgets, rosters, and sales to ensure sales targets and KPIs are achieved.
- Guide, inspire and challenge to exceed customer expectations.
- Own your team’s development by ensuring all store teams have above standard training across required modules.
- Managing change and driving new business initiatives.

**What you will bring**
- Regional Management experience from a retail or FMCG background is essential.
- Strong experience in managing, training, motivating and developing teams.
- A drive to achieve sales budgets and maximise profitability of allocated stores.
- Can quickly assess opportunities for sales improvement and growth across functions such as marketing, Visual Merchandising, people, and sales KPIs.
- Exposure to profit & loss statements, workforce planning, and labour management.
- Working knowledge of retail operations and strategic planning.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to establish and foster effective working relationships.
- A commercial and customer centric mindset.
- Experience coaching and developing store teams locally and remotely.