Experienced Retail Manager

Experienced Retail Manager
- Poolwerx Geelong is growing and expanding, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced **Retail Manager** to lead our team and drive our business forward in our upcoming Torquay store.
- Are you an energetic and mature leader with a genuine passion for retail and customer service? Do you possess a growth mindset and the strategic vision to manage and expand a thriving business? If you have a positive, can-do attitude and excel in a fun and supportive workplace, this could be the perfect leadership role for you

**Employment Type**: Full-Time, Permanent
**Salary**: $70K-$80K per year + superannuation
**Location**: Based in Torquay with the ability to work in Geelong if required.
**Start Date**: ASAP

Your Impact & Responsibilities:

- As a key leader in our business, you will be responsible for the store's overall success. Your role will blend hands-on customer engagement with strategic management

Leadership & Business Growth:

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a small team, fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
- Drive sales and profitability by setting and monitoring KPIs, managing budgets, and analysing store performance.
- Develop and execute local marketing initiatives—including in-store promotions, social media engagement, and community outreach—to increase foot traffic and brand awareness.
- Proactively identify opportunities for business growth, new revenue streams, and operational improvements.
- Manage rostering, team training, and performance development to build a capable and confident team.

Day-to-Day Operations:

- Conduct precise water testing and provide expert pool care advice and solutions.
- Oversee all sales order processing, efficient stock management, and inventory control.
- Manage the sourcing of parts and the preparation of customer quotes.
- Ensure the store is impeccably presented through effective visual merchandising.

What We're Looking For: A Leader with Passion & Personality
- We believe the right attitude is everything. We're looking for a mature and happy professional who embodies our values and is excited by the opportunity to grow with us.

Essential Skills & Experience:

- Proven experience in a retail management or assistant management role.
- A genuine growth mindset, with a track record of contributing to business development.
- A strong, practical understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock management, and team leadership.
- Basic marketing acumen, with the ability to creatively promote a local store.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—you should be naturally bubbly, helpful, and able to connect with both customers and your team.
- A mature, reliable, and conscientious approach to your work.

The Right Mindset:

- A problem-solver who takes ownership and initiative.
- Passionate about achieving excellence and getting things right the first time.
- Light-hearted, fun, and easy to work with.
- Always looking for ways to learn, improve, and grow.

Why Us?
- We are passionate about providing solutions that service our clients' needs whilst ensuring a superior quality focus on the client experience. As a family-owned and operated business, we live, shop, and play in our local communities. We are committed to supporting our clients in making their backyard a place where memories are made—safe, healthy, and supportive of their lifestyles.

PLUS:

- Genuine career growth and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a real impact in an award-winning, established company.
- Work in a supportive, positive, and collaborative environment where your contribution is truly valued.
- The autonomy to lead your store and implement your ideas.
- If this sounds like YOU, we want to hear from you Take the next step in your career and become a vital part of our growing success story.

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EXPERIENCED RETAIL MANAGER
- Torquay & Geelong, VIC
- Experienced Retail Manager
- Posted 7 August 2025