If you’re ready to bring the same “Get up and go!” spirit that’s fueled Spotlight’s journey from a market stall to a global retailer, you’ll feel right at home as a Spotlight Department Manager!

• Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Quarterly Profit Share Bonus
• Leadership Training Program: Supporting your growth in both soft and hard leadership skills
• Work-Life Balance:  Rotating roster – enjoy two full weekends off every month!
• Multi-Branded Discount: to use at Spotlight, Harris Scarfe, and Anaconda
• Employee Assistance Program: for support in Life, Family, Health, Work, and Money matters
• Recognition & Incentives: through recognition programs and incentives. 
• Social Responsibility Initiatives in Environment, Philanthropy, and Ethical Business (visit www.spotlightstores.com/community-support to learn more.)

What a day in the life may look like: 

• Support the Management Team: in overseeing the entire store, daily operations, and ensuring smooth and efficient processes across your department whilst supporting other managers and departments.
• Drive Sales Growth: by achieving and exceeding KPI targets in your department and smashing sales goals.
• Lead Your Team: to deliver outstanding customer service, modelling our values. 
• Manage High-Volume Stock: efficiently maintaining inventory integrity and managing stocktakes. 
• Execute Merchandising Plans: to align with business standards and launch catalogue campaigns effectively with ticketing and setups
• Recruit & Train Team: to build a high-performing department that aligns with our culture and goals
• Problem-Solve & Innovate: with resilience and a time-management mindset to address challenges proactively. 

What We’re Looking for in You:

• Retail Management Experience is essential
• High-Volume Stock Management- is highly preferred
• Individual Leadership Style - bring your skills and leadership experience to lead & inspire your team. 
• Positive, Goal-Oriented Attitude- drive growth and talent pipelines within your department and store. 
• Strong Communication Skills- ability to lead and mentor effectively both written and verbal. 
• First Aid Certification (or willingness to complete training at our expense.)
• Strong Computer Skills to manage inventory and all reporting tools. 
• Visual Merchandising- ability to work with planograms, promotional activates and stock rotation 
• Business Acumen- work with sales and stock reports daily to effectivity action change. 

Full time availability across late nights & weekends.  
Full Working Rights within Australia. 
Most up-to-date resume and references.  

Why Spotlight? 

Spotlight is proudly celebrating 50 years, growing from our origins at the South Melbourne Markets to over 135 stores across Australia and Asia. As a valued member of our team, you’ll be part of the Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), the largest privately-owned family retail group in Australasia, with iconic brands like Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs. Guided by our core values of People, Excellence, and Success, we foster a culture where every team member can exceed their goals.

Apply Today to join the Spotlight team.