National Retail Manager – Contemporary Fashion | AU

Job title: National Retail Manager – Contemporary Fashion | AU

Company: Retailworld Resourcing


Job description: Lead national strategy, retail operations and cross-functional collaboration to align store performance with brand vision & commercial priorities. Your New Employer:This Australian fashion group is entering a new phase of growth, expanding its presence across the country. With a strong track record and a great mix of well established contemporary brands, the business blends Australian heritage with modern style and commercial focus.You’ll be joining a close knit, experienced head office team who value clear communication, practical leadership and a collaborative approach. While the group is well established, this next chapter is about building visibility in high traffic environments and setting a new standard for performance across a national network.Please Note: This role will be based in Sydney.Your New Role:This is a ground up leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys building structure and seeing it through. You’ll take the lead on multiple new projects across the country – overseeing everything from people and process to store execution and commercial outcomes.It’s a perfect blend of strategy, retail operations and hands-on leadership.

• Lead the national network across metro and regional stores managing recruitment site planning fit-outs and launches
• Build a scalable team structure to support launches and long-term growth including hiring and developing Regional and Store Managers
• Set commercial plans focused on key retail drivers like UPT conversion wage efficiency and channel profitability
• Establish operational frameworks to ensure smooth daily trade brand consistency and strong in-store execution
• Develop and implement a national retail strategy to drive customer acquisition repeat business and store rankings
• Partner with Executive and Planning teams to forecast manage stock and respond to trade trends in real time
• Lead quarterly business reviews with internal and department store partners to align on results and opportunities
• Champion a hands-on retail culture by being visible setting expectations recognising success and coaching teams
• Oversee visual standards and in-store presentation to maintain brand consistency across the country.
• Use customer data and insights to refine service floor layouts and team structure as needed
• Drive talent planning succession retention and senior retail recruitment in partnership with People & Culture
• Represent retail leadership in meetings using data to advocate for your team customers and commercial goals

The Experience Checklist:

• Proven experience of 7+ years in a national or senior multi-state retail role, ideally within the Australian contemporary fashion space.
• Experience managing multiple brands or labels within a single group, with an understanding of how to protect and deliver on individual brand identities while aligning to shared commercial goals.
• Strong background in launching new store networks across different formats – including recruitment, operations and trade readiness.
• Confident leading multi-brand or multi-category teams with a clear understanding of brand individuality and customer experience.
• Experienced in partnering with cross functional teams across planning, marketing, VM, HR and executive leadership.
• Confident managing high level relationships with retail partners or landlords, balancing brand goals with commercial expectations.

What’s Next?If this sounds like you and your experience matches the role, apply now! – apply now! Alternatively email your resume directly to Caitlin at caitlinm@retailworld.net.auJOB REFERENCE #3932944

Expected salary:

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:59:16 GMT

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