Regional Manager - Auckland, NZ APPLY NOW
Regional Manager - Auckland
Join the Strand Team: Where Fashion Meets Adventure!
Welcome to Strand, the unstoppable House of Fashion Travel, proudly exploring the world since 1927. We’re not just a company; we’re a dynamic community of creators, innovators, and pioneers shaping a bright future.
Previously known as Strandbags, we’re Australia’s leading handbag and luggage retailer with a rapidly expanding network of over 260 stores—and we’re just getting started! With our innovative spirit and forward-thinking approach, we’re crafting a global brand that thrives on opportunity and transformation.
Our team brings together a diverse range of experiences, constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring one another. If you're motivated to connect with and elevate others, we invite you to join us as our next Regional Manager to nurture and develop our Auckland region.
Why Join Us?
- Vibrant Company Culture: Immerse yourself in our values-driven environment.
- Collaborative Peers: Connect and brainstorm with fellow Regional Managers.
- Career Growth: Enjoy personalised development through 1:1 coaching.
- Clear Path Forward: We provide a roadmap for your career progression.
- Incentive Programs: Rewarding your hard work is our priority.
- Annual Conferences: Be part of exciting gatherings with the team.
- Supportive Leadership: Work with leaders who invest in your success.
- Employee Perks: Enjoy a generous 40% discount, birthday leave, and a referral program.
- Wellness Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Your Role
As our Regional Manager, you’ll drive sales and operational excellence while cultivating a culture of high performance. You’ll represent our brand, embodying our core values and ensuring an exceptional in-store experience for every customer. Your leadership will inspire teams, enhance engagement, and optimise sales while maintaining efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: You will mentor, coach and develop the leaders of the future, enhancing engagement by building trust, transparency and performance.
- Team Engagement: Act as a brand ambassador and motivate, inspire, and energise a talented group of Store Managers.
- Customer Focus: Champion an exceptional customer service experience.
- Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence in all business areas, including compliance, cost control, brand awareness, visual merchandising, and stock control.
- Store Visits: Regularly assess sales, KPIs, and store standards, motivating and driving performance.
- Budget Management: Oversee controllable expenses to meet profit targets.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse KPIs and develop actionable strategies,
- Performance Updates: Present insights and recommendations to senior management.
Who You Are
- Experience: 5+ years in a Regional, State, or National multi-site role in retail.
- Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to inspire and lead teams.
- Retail Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Retail Award and performance management.
- Sales Driver: Proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving sales.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in wage management and rostering.
- Visual Merchandising: Strong understanding of merchandising principles.
- Motivator: A highly influential and motivating presence.
- High Achiever: You thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively.
- Agile Thinker: Quick on your feet and ready to adapt.