Since 1981, Merrell has been a top provider of performance outerwear, helping people combat the elements and conquer their summits. Fueled by fun and adventure, we’ve been making product with our signature comfort, performance and style to make every journey outside just that little bit sweeter. Merrell forms part of Accent Group Limited - the pinnacle of performance and lifestyle footwear nationwide.
We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to take charge as an Area Manager for Merrell within Victoria & Tasmania across 6 stores!

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure efficient operation of stores within your region, to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control and shrinkage
• Motivate your team to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets
• Closely monitor store sales in order to achieve daily, weekly, monthly and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity
• Effectively manage the wage costs in each store, adhering to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards
• Coach and mentor Store Managers to maintain high team morale and encourage the development of their store teams by ensuring training and succession plans are in place
• Train Store Managers to understand and enhance their skills in the recruitment and selection of team members in line with their stores needs and skill gaps. As well as implementation of regular performance reviews
• Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• 2 + years Multi Site Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude
• A passion for leading & inspiring a team to succeed
• The ability to think strategically to identify missed opportunities and have a proven track record in driving sales and KPI’s
• A sound operational & strategical skill set and experience with stock control and visual merchandising
• Experience with effectively managing a roster & wage control
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with Support Office departments
  At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people