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Job no: 511722
Work type: Full time
Location: SA - Metro
Categories: Dept Manager / Team Leader / Assistant Store Mgr
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.
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Our Process
Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
• phone interview
• face-to-face interview
• group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
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