Area Manager | COACH | QLD & NZ

Area Manager | Coach | QLD and NZ

At Tapestry, we empower our people to bring their best ideas to life across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We're seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of Coach stores across Queensland and New Zealand, driving commercial success, exceptional customer experiences, operational excellence, and people development across Outlet, Retail and Concession channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers across multiple locations to deliver sales, profitability and operational outcomes.
• Drive regional sales performance through data-led decision making and execution of business strategies.
• Partner with Store Managers to create and implement store-specific business plans aligned to brand and regional priorities.
• Ensure consistent delivery of customer experience, visual merchandising and brand standards across all store formats.
• Monitor KPIs including sales, productivity, labour, customer service, inventory and profitability.
• Lead recruitment, talent development, succession planning and performance management across the region.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety, stock management and loss prevention standards.
• Collaborate with Retail Leadership and Support Office teams to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and deliver sustainable growth.

About You

• Proven experience leading multiple retail locations across diverse store formats.
• Strong track record of driving sales growth, profitability and operational excellence.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

• Work for a globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio.
• Lead a high-profile portfolio spanning Queensland and New Zealand.
• Generous employee discounts across Coach and Kate Spade products
• Ongoing learning, leadership development and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of an inclusive, people-first culture that celebrates individuality and authenticity.
• Competitive salary package, performance incentives and travel opportunities.

Join a brand where innovation, craftsmanship, individuality and growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you're a commercially minded retail leader ready to make your mark across a dynamic ANZ network, we'd love to hear from you.