If you have the drive that fueled our growth from a small family market stall to one of the most successful family-owned retailers worldwide, you’ll thrive as a Spotlight Store Manager.

Please note: This role is an expression of interest, locations will be further discussed upon successful application. 

The Role

As a Spotlight Store Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Use your extensive leadership background to lead a large format store and team 
• Demonstrating strong business acumen and experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting etc. 
• Empowering and mentoring your team to become future leaders- Building talent pipelines 
• Implementing and overseeing store presentation, visual merchandising and promotional activities 
• Overseeing high-volume stock management with precision
• Drive in-store goals, visions and targets 
• Extensive product knowledge, driving exceptional customer service

From our modest beginnings at the South Melbourne Markets, we’ve grown into a global presence with over 135+ stores across Australia and Asia—and we’re still expanding.

As part of the Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), the largest privately-owned and operated family business in Australasia, we operate more than 300 stores under iconic brands like Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, and Mountain Designs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong background in retail store management- essential 
• Experience in managing high-volume inbound stock 15+ palettes per day 
• Ability to lead a team of 40+
• A passionate attitude that inspires your team to exceed goals
• Experience in creating and implementing development and performance plans
• A resilient, problem-solving approach driven by innovation and time management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer systems
• First Aid certification, or a willingness to be trained at our expense

At Spotlight, we live by our three Core Values: People, Excellence, and Success. These principles guide every aspect of our business, empowering each member of the Spotlight family to reach their full potential within our strong, supportive culture.

Why Work for Spotlight?

Joining Spotlight means becoming part of a family that values personal development, encourages a fun working environment, and offers:

• A competitive salary + superannuation + quarterly profit share bonuses
• Access to free onsite parking 
• Leadership Programs to develop long-term career 
• Uniform and Discounts across all SRG brands!
• Work-life—enjoy two full weekends off every month
• Employee Assistance Program access 
• A culture of recognition, including our Annual Ruben Fried National Retailer of the Year Awards and regular incentives

When you join Spotlight, you become part of the Spotlight Retail Group (SRG), a dynamic and growing business that includes the Harris Scarfe, Spotlight, Anaconda, and Mountain Design brands.

Spotlight is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Must Have: 

• Full working rights within Australia 
• Most up-to-date resume 
• Availability across late night trade and alternative weekends 

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s driven to achieve great results in a supportive and enjoyable environment, Apply Today—because your career is what you make it!

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