This is Adairs:

We are clear about why we exist…. To create WOW…. Our passion and purpose is to provide inspiration and expertise; enabling everyone to weave their own story of home.

We know our people, product and loyal customers are our defining point of difference in our market and are better working together in order deliver outstanding results as it’s always… always about the customer!

We are proudly Australian owned and ASX listed, with over 170 stores across Australia and New Zealand (and still growing) and a large online business, we believe in rewarding positive results and are a company that value passion, collaboration and persistence.

About The Opportunity:

Reporting to the State Manager, you will be responsible for delivering service standards, financial targets and KPI’s within allocated region are achieved and exercise strong workforce planning to ensure team are developing and growing.

The Area manager will;

• Ensure financial, Service and Operational targets, KPI’s and company standards are being achieved
• Ensure audit results come back compliant and inline with set standards
• Execute effective workforce planning and forecasting in order to have the right people are in the right role at the right time
• Proactively ensure team are full trained and competent in all aspects of the Adairs standards and guidelines
• Ensure all team members are given opportunities for growth and performance is effectively evaluated and communicated aligned to company standards and expectations
• Proactively identify, communicate and implement opportunities for improvement relating to all store performance and processes

What We Ask You To Bring To The Table:

• Demonstrated success as Area Manager within retail
• Strong people leadership and management skills/techniques
• Excellent workforce and succession planning skills
• Commercial mindset and previous experience managing P&L’s
• An awesome attitude and ability to instil values and culture within a team

What You’ll Be Interested In:

• Joining a company that is embarking on an exciting transformation
• An opportunity to really work cross-functionally across the entire business
• A team that is supportive and wildly passionate about the customer experience and delivering outstanding results

What Next:

If this sounds like the dream opportunity you have been looking for. Please include a cover letter (yes we love reading your cover letter – this is where your personality comes through) outlining why this is the right opportunity and your relevant experience, along with your resume.