Area Manager | Adelaide

The Athlete’s Foot Area Manager | Adelaide The role & responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Area Manager who is eager to accelerate in their career and oversee a portfolio of high volume and key trading stores located across Adelaide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 5+ location Area Manager who is keen to progress in their retail career into an elevated Area Manager role.   You will work closely with the State Manager on driving high performing and successful people, store performance, and operations initiatives.  This opportunity will also include involvement in local community activations, partnering with sporting events and managing relationships with health care professionals we work with.  This is not your typical retail role; we offer a lot of networking included “outside the four walls” of the stores to drive brand growth.   As Area Manager, you'll: Ensuring efficient operation of stores to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI’s, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control, and shrinkage Motivating your Store Manager’s to achieve optimal results in KPI’s & added value targets across stores Closely monitoring store sales to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets - acknowledging outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity Effectively manage wage costs to weekly wage targets, company rostering standards and following the GRIA guidelines 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 Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation  Benefits & culture: A competitive base salary + super + car allowance + tools of the trade A lucrative bonus and incentive structure with an opportunity to earn an extra $20k+ annually 40% off ALL Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, HOKA & many more Be a part of Accent Group leadership conferences, awards nights, launch events and much more Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads Training & development to grow your career  Skills and Experience: Demonstrated 2+ years as an Area Manager working across min 5 locations 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 Franchise experience highly regarded A motivated & driven ‘Make it Happen’ attitude   About Us At The Athlete’s Foot, we’re passionate about helping people lead healthy, active lives. From their first pair of runners to their last, our team empowers customers through expert fitting, personalised service, and the right footwear for every journey. More than a store, we’re a community! Collaborating with health professionals, local schools, and sporting clubs to support wellbeing inside and outside our four walls. When you join us, you become part of a tight-knit family that cares, grows, and rewards.  Take the Next Step Accelerate your retail career with a brand built on purpose, passion, and performance. Apply now and lead the way as our next Adelaide Area Manager.