Discover your place at Brand Collective

ABOUT ELKA COLLECTIVE

Founded in Melbourne in 2014, Elka Collective has become known for its refined aesthetic, elevated essentials and modern approach to dressing. Designed for the contemporary woman, the brand combines timeless silhouettes with premium fabrics and thoughtful design to create pieces that feel both effortless and sophisticated.

As Elka Collective continues to grow across retail, digital and wholesale channels, we remain focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences and building a brand that resonates with women seeking quality, style and confidence in their everyday wardrobe.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As Head of Retail, you'll take ownership of the performance, profitability and customer experience across Elka Collective's national store network. Leading a team of Area, Multi Site and Store Managers, you'll be responsible for shaping the retail vision, driving commercial outcomes, building high-performing teams and ensuring every store delivers an elevated and consistent brand experience.

This 13-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the business, partnering closely with senior leaders to influence growth strategies, optimise retail performance and continue strengthening Elka Collective's position within the premium fashion market.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Shape and execute Elka Collective's retail strategy, identifying opportunities to drive growth, strengthen market position and support the brand's long-term success
• Lead the commercial performance of the national store network, taking ownership of sales, profitability, productivity and key retail performance metrics
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, Property, Visual Merchandising and People & Culture to deliver aligned business and brand outcomes
• Lead and develop a high-performing retail leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Champion an elevated customer experience and ensure consistent brand execution across all stores, customer touchpoints and retail environments
• Drive operational excellence through improvements in retail systems, processes and technology, including workforce planning, inventory management and emerging AI-enabled solutions.
• Support network growth initiatives including new store opportunities, refurbishments, lease strategy and long-term retail planning
• Build future capability through leadership development, succession planning, talent identification and team engagement initiatives

ABOUT YOU

• Significant senior retail leadership experience within fashion, lifestyle or specialty retail environments
• Proven success leading large multi-site retail networks and delivering strong commercial outcomes across sales, profitability and operational performance
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing retail budgets, performance metrics and business growth strategies
• A strategic thinker who can translate vision into action, identify opportunities and make data-informed decisions that drive results
• Passionate about customer experience, brand building and delivering exceptional retail execution
• An inspiring people leader with a strong track record of developing leaders, building high-performing teams and creating positive team cultures
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the business
• Experience operating within omnichannel retail environments and a genuine interest in innovation, technology and the future of retail

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Lead the next chapter of Elka Collective's retail growth and shape the future of an iconic Australian fashion brand.

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 today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.