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Rebel Sport is seeking a Retail Area Manager for VIC North to own the region’s performance, maximise profit, lift store capability and embed operational excellence across locations. You’ll partner with Store Leaders and the Retail Operations team to drive sales growth, customer-first behaviours, gross profit and wage efficiency while executing company strategy. The role requires a proven retail leader who believes people are the engine of commercial success, plus strong financial literacy and the ability to translate strategy into daily action. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter with measurable leadership and budget outcomes, show change leadership and align with rebel’s high‑performance culture.

The Role…In this role, you will own the performance of your region — maximising operating profit, elevating store capability and embedding operational excellence across every location. 

You’ll partner closely with Store Leaders and the Retail Operations team to drive: 

• Sales growth and operating profit
• Customer-first behaviours and ensure every decision improves the end-to-end journey
• Gross profit optimisation and productivity improvements
• Wage management and operational efficiencies
• Commercial decision-making at store level
• Execution of company strategy and initiatives 

This is a role for someone who sees the bigger picture — and knows how to translate it into daily execution. 

What You’ll Be Accountable For… 

• Sales & Financial Performance - Drive consistent year-on-year growth by embedding a strong performance rhythm across your region
• Commercial Leadership - Balance short-term results with long-term strategic growth initiatives
• People & Culture - Create a culture of ownership where leaders take pride in results and team development
• Change & Influence - Lead through ambiguity with confidence, bringing teams on the journey toward clear outcomes 

About You…You’re an experienced retail leader who understands that commercial success is driven through people. 

You bring:

• Proven Retail Leadership - • 5+ years’ experience in retail, including multi-site leadership
• Team & Operational Excellence - • Demonstrated success leading large teams while managing competing priorities
• Commercial Acumen - Strong financial literacy with confidence interpreting data and driving performance outcomes
• Performance Coaching - Proven track record of developing leaders to deliver consistent results
• Strategic & Hands-On - Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
• Influential Communicator - Clear, confident communication style with strong stakeholder influencing skills
• Decisive & Courageous - Willingness to make tough decisions when required
• Education - Tertiary qualification in Retail, Business or related discipline (desirable)

Why rebel? We’re part of Super Retail Group, one of Australasia’s leading retail organisations — but we move with the energy of a challenger brand.

At rebel, you’ll:

• Lead with autonomy
• Work with passionate, driven people
• Be empowered to test, learn and evolve
• Shape the future of retail in a high-performance culture 

If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire your region and drive commercial outcomes — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your competitive edge to rebel. 

Our Culture of Inclusion: Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.