About us:

Since 1968, Cue Co. has been at the forefront of Australian fashion. Our two iconic brands, Cue and Veronika Maine, continue to proudly uphold that Australian heritage and celebrate that legacy, while continuing to evolve to meet the needs of a modern, aspirational consumer. We are a passionate and committed team, with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, which creates many and varied opportunities to grow and develop.

As an Area Manager you will Support, lead and direct stores within Territory / State by ensuring business goals and policies are understood and applied by all team members. Be responsible for the achievement of Territory/State sales, team performance, training, Payroll & expense budgets. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily and hourly individual targets must align with company standards. Store productivity must meet the minimum requirements as outlined by the company.
• Weekly sales budgets for all stores are consistently measured against targets, parity, and the previous year's performance.
• Monthly management meetings are conducted to review store performance and key imperatives
• Overstocks and slow-moving lines are identified early to optimize gross profit, with stock consolidations carried out at least once a week.
• Local promotional opportunities are explored to boost store sales.
• Active steps are taken to maintain and improve staff performance and morale.
• Store Managers’ performance reviews are conducted personally.
• Reasons for turnover are investigated, and remedial actions are implemented.
• Decisions on dismissals are referred to the People & Culture Department to ensure the correct processes are followed.
• The Area Manager, in conjunction with the Store Manager, is responsible for all team member appointments.
• Induction plans for all new team members are reviewed to ensure compliance.
• Advertising for external applicants is to be discussed with People & Culture when vacancies are identified.
• Regular team training ensures all staff are aware of company policies and procedures.
• Succession planning is in place for all Store and Assistant Management positions within the Territory.
• Staff promotions or transfers within the Territory or Region are handled with appropriate notice and paperwork, including progress plans for the new store.
• Area Managers regularly provide feedback on training needs and gaps within store teams.
• Customer complaints are monitored weekly, with appropriate action taken to address issues.
• Store and product presentations are reviewed by the Area Manager, with areas for improvement identified and followed up.
• The Area Manager conducts an ‘Internal Audit Checklist’ at the commencement of every store visit, investigating issues and implementing remedial actions.
• Weekly variations in cash registers, lay-by audits, and stock transfers are investigated and reported to the Retail Accounting Manager.
• Store rosters are reviewed, with advice provided to Store Managers to improve cost-effectiveness.
• Store and Area expenses are controlled within established guidelines.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2-3 years of previous experience as an Area Manager or Cluster Manager in a retail environment.
• Ability to work within a team to achieve store targets.
• A brand ambassador with a natural ability to build rapport and develop client relationships.

Benefits:

• Staff clothing allowance.
• 50% discount across Cue and Veronika Maine.
• Yearly wellness day.
• Employee referral bonuses

If you are interested, please apply today, or send your resume Natasha at natasha.rodrigues@cue.com