State Manager - Footwear & Accessories | NSW & ACT | Sydney_Australia
Oversee store performance across NSW & ACT, lead and develop high-performing teams and drive strategic growth.
Your New Employer:Join a leading fashion brand recognised for its trend-focused collections and strong retail presence. Known for its commitment to style, service and consistency, the brand continues to grow while staying true to its identity. With a loyal and engaged customer base, they’re now seeking a driven State Manager to lead the NSW & ACT portfolio.
Your New Role:As State Manager, you’ll oversee the brand’s store network across NSW and ACT - leading a strong retail team to deliver commercial outcomes, great customer experience and support employee career growth.
This role is ideal for a strategic retail leader who enjoys building high performing teams, spending time visiting stores rather than sitting at a desk and is passionate building positive culture.
- Lead, support and develop store and area managers to deliver sales targets, team engagement and strong retail standards.
- Take ownership of performance across the region, including P&L accountability, operational execution and customer satisfaction.
- Recruit, onboard and coach talent, with a focus on succession planning and long term capability building.
- Conduct regular store visits to maintain brand standards and connect with teams on the ground.
- Review KPIs and commercial performance, identifying trends and opportunities to improve outcomes.
- Partner with HR, finance and buying teams to align state activity with national business goals.
- Oversee compliance across WHS, stock management and loss prevention.
- Bring fresh thinking to a well-established brand, contributing to broader cultural and operational transformation.
Your Experience: - Prior success in a State Manager or Senior Regional Manager role within fashion, footwear, accessories or trend driven retail environments.
- Experience managing large teams and a wide store footprint across multiple regions.
- Confident managing full P&L ownership, driving financial outcomes and operational excellence.
- A natural leader who’s passionate about developing people and growing teams.
- Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume environments where standards and culture matter.
- A strong communicator who collaborates well with head office while driving regional success independently.
- Driver’s license and flexibility to travel regularly within the state (travel allowance provided).
What’s Next?If you're ready to take the lead in your next retail chapter, apply now! For a confidential discussion, contact
Caitlin on
0455 466 307 or send your resume and expression of interest to
caitlinm@rwr.net.au
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