A Network of Opportunity

The opportunity:

We are on the lookout for an Area Manager to join our Shoes & Sox team across our store NSW store network! Reporting directly to the NSW State Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for driving sales, leading a thriving culture & developing people internally for future success!

This position will oversee a footprint* of Shoes & Sox retail sites (approximately 10 stores) spread over Sydney and a few in regional NSW.

In this role, you are a leader of leaders: driving, coaching and delivering exceptional retail management skills and standards for your region. You empower a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by recommending strategies to improve performance across sales, staff, stock & systems.

To achieve the above, you:

• Reach KPI targets and ensure staff are aware & trained on the importance of store goals and how to achieve them
• Prepare monthly rosters costed to achieve store budgets
• Manage any escalated store or customer complaints if required ensuring they're dealt with promptly and professionally
• Manage all aspects of the employee life-cycle including recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Nurturing the growth & development of your direct reports to create a talent pipeline within our retail network
• Help to manage external relationships with department stores, centre management, etc

The skills and experience we are looking for:

• Experience as an Area Manager in fashion apparel or footwear business
• Ability to independently travel as required to stores and the Alexandria Support Office (valid driver licence essential)
• Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and ability to coach/influence (getting your team to think commercially)
• People focused & Motivational Leadership qualities
• Ability to think on your feet & move with a sense of urgency
• Make decisions both as a team & independently
• Listen & be inclusive of team/peers
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs/metrics & industry standards.

Just some of the perks we offer you:

• Incentives for achievement of region budgets
• Quarterly uniform allowance and car allowance
• Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off Reebok, Superdry, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Elka Collective and many more
• The opportunity to build your career with a successful and trusted Australian business
• Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility)
• Novated Leasing
• Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards
• Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions
• Learning and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough

About Shoes & Sox:

Shoes & Sox is a leading children’s footwear retailer. It’s what we do together that makes us special. We support you through every step of life’s journey, providing specialised shoe fitting services for children across Australia, from a toddler’s first steps to their final school shoe. 

A career adventure with Shoes & Sox is the opportunity to be empowered to bring your best self to work each day. As part of the iconic Brand Collective network, we create career and customer experiences that enrich the lives of children throughout our 80+ stores in Australia and beyond.

About Brand Collective:

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life! 

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply with your current CV and Cover Letter. For bonus points, tell us why this role excites you in an optional video cover letter.

So, go on – apply now! It all starts with the right fit*.

*Puns definitely intentional!

Please note: Brand Collective will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity as we have not engaged recruitment agency support. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and encourage applicants to apply early. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.