**A company that truly values diversity in all its forms**:
- **Permanent, full-time role | Based at Stockland Wetherill Park**:
- **Support the sustainable delivery of key projects**
We have an opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager role to join the team at Stockland Wetherill Park Shopping Centre in Western Sydney.
A vibrant retail town centre, Stockland Wetherill Park is a community hub, delivering a fashion, dining and entertainment experience. Anchored by Coles, Woolworths, Big W and Kmart, the centre also includes 12 mini-majors, as well as more than 180 specialty stores. It also boasts a dining and entertainment precinct, Kinchin Lane, which includes a 12-screen Hoyts cinema and Timezone; and offers a full range of services including a 24-hour gym, a medical centre and dental services.
**The Opportunity - About the Role**
Reporting into the Centre Manager, you will manage retail operations for the centre, focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with all key stakeholder groups, with a focus on retailer management and development.
You will have the opportunity to champion various projects in conjunction with the centre management, leasing, project management and development teams. You will play a key role in the financial management of the asset, accurately forecasting risks and opportunities across both income and expense budgets and maintaining effective debtor control.
You will work alongside the duty managers to ensure that there is sufficient cover for the Centre which will include working one Saturday every month (with a day in lieu).
**Your key responsibilities will include**:
- Driving the asset net profit including all revenue streams whilst containing expenditure within budget
- Managing operational and capital expenditure budgets
- Manage Lease assignments
- Manage arrears and debt
- Assist Centre Manager with collating monthly reporting data
- Ensure that tenants adhere to lease conditions
- Manage tenancy delivery process
- Establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with the local business community
- Contribute to Facilities Management risk audits
- Assist and contribute to Centre Marketing initiatives
**About You**
- You will come with prior retail or shopping centre management experience in a similar role.
- You will hold appropriate tertiary qualifications as well as your Real Estate Licence (preferred)
- You will be an ambitious, high achiever with prior retail/project management experience who is looking for the next challenge in your career.
- With exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will be at ease liaising with retailers, customers and the wider team and community to ensure the continued success and growth of the centre.
- Strong background in financial management and budgeting - P&L exposure would be advantageous.
- Proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and not be afraid to think outside the box to drive new revenue streams into the centre.
**The Stockland Proposition**
At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.
We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.
As part of the recruitment process, you may need to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the requirements of the role.