Retail Business Manager

Job no: 516056
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs
Categories: Retail Operations

About Sportsgirl 

Proudly Melbourne-born, The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes have been part of contemporary Australian fashion culture since 1948. We’ve created a vibrant community where creativity and self-expression thrive, and as a business, we are committed to providing inclusive fashion for all Australians. 

As part of The Sussan Group, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that The Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact benefits everyone—from our team to our customers, and our suppliers.

As a business, we’re committed to creating meaningful change, in measurable and transparent ways. By listening to and representing our community, we believe in the power of positivity, hope and kindness to create positive change in the world. The Sportsgirl team is here to champion our vibrant community called Generation Sportsgirl, every step of the way.

Our Opportunity

As our new Business Manager for VIC, you will manage your region of stores to maximise profitable sales growth through effective leadership of your teams. You will ensure the productive implementation of merchandise, marketing and operational strategies for your stores and work closely with many areas of our wider business as part of The Sussan Group.

As an effective and encouraging leader and people manager, you will be flexible and adaptable in motivating individuals and teams in a way that inspires high performance and delivers business outcomes. With demonstrated experience in developing large teams and an understanding of a multi brand role, you will be a valued team member with a great opportunity to drive change and make a key impact.

Managing 15 Sportsgirl stores and teams across CBD, Western suburbs, regional VIC and Tasmania, this position will be required to carry out administrative activities from home one day per week as well as travel regularly across your region. 

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• All areas of leadership and people management including training and development, onboarding, performance management
• Implement best practice across the business in terms of sales, wages, expenses and productivity across stores
• Ensure Store Managers are effectively trained in key performance measures
• Financial management of your stores
• Ensure all customers have a positive experience in stores across your region
• Brand management through effective visual merchandising, promotions, signage
• Stock Management, manage stock performance, maximise profitability and optimum stock placement

To be successful in this role, you must have: 

• Experience in a people management leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in financial management including reporting, benchmarking and analysis
• Previous experience managing and dealing with a wide range of people across various situations
• High negotiation and influencing skills
• Customer service and sales focused approach
• Effective communication skills
• Business acumen and business planning skills
• Solid knowledge of the General Retail Industry Award ideal

Why work for Sportsgirl?

 Here’s why you should choose a career at Sportsgirl:

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a member of a dynamic and purpose-driven company.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity and growth.

 We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking
• Generous team member product discount 
• Discounted private health insurance
• Great team member referral bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities 

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Advertised: 27 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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