Description:
Exciting Opportunity: Join our team as a Department Manager at Spotlight’s New Store!
At Spotlight, we’re all about energy, passion, and a drive to succeed. If you’re ready to bring that same enthusiasm that’s helped us grow from a humble market stall to a global retailer, we want YOU to lead as a Department Manager at our brand-new store in Warragul!
- Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Quarterly Profit Share Bonus
- Leadership Training Program: Supporting your growth in both soft and hard leadership skills
- Work-Life Balance: Rotating roster – enjoy two full weekends off every month!
- Multi-Branded Discount: to use at Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, and Anaconda
- Employee Assistance Program: for support in Life, Family, Health, Work, and Money matters
- Recognition & Incentives: through recognition programs and incentives.
- Social Responsibility Initiatives in Environment, Philanthropy, and Ethical Business (visit www.spotlightstores.com/community-support to learn more.)
What a day in the life may look like:
- Support the Management Team: in overseeing the entire store, daily operations, and ensuring smooth and efficient processes across your department whilst supporting other managers and departments.
- Drive Sales Growth: by achieving and exceeding KPI targets in your department and smashing sales goals.
- Lead Your Team: to deliver outstanding customer service, modelling our values.
- Manage High-Volume Stock: efficiently maintaining inventory integrity and managing stocktakes.
- Execute Merchandising Plans: to align with business standards and launch catalogue campaigns effectively with ticketing and setups
- Recruit & Train Team: to build a high-performing department that aligns with our culture and goals
- Problem-Solve & Innovate: with resilience and a time-management mindset to address challenges proactively.
Spotlight is proudly celebrating 50 years, growing from our origins at the South Melbourne Markets to over 135 stores across Australia and Asia. As a valued member of our team, you’ll be part of the Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), the largest privately-owned family retail group in Australasia, with iconic brands like Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs. Guided by our core values of People, Excellence, and Success, we foster a culture where every team member can exceed their goals.
What We’re Looking for in You:
- Retail Management Experience is essential
- High-Volume Stock Management- is highly preferred
- Individual Leadership Style - bring your skills and leadership experience to lead & inspire your team.
- Positive, Goal-Oriented Attitude- drive growth and talent pipelines within your department and store.
- Strong Communication Skills- ability to lead and mentor effectively both written and verbal.
- First Aid Certification (or willingness to complete training at our expense.)
- Strong Computer Skills to manage inventory and all reporting tools.
- Visual Merchandising - ability to work with planograms, promotional activates and stock rotation
- Business Acumen- work with sales and stock reports daily to effectivity action change.
Full time availability across late nights & weekends.
Full Working Rights within Australia.
Most up-to-date resume and references.
Ready to Lead? Apply Today and Join the Spotlight Team!