Area Manager – Premium Apparel | Australian Fashion | VIC & TAS
About The Brand
The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative is proud to represent one of Australia's most respected boutique fashion retailers. With a deep-rooted heritage and a strong national footprint, our client has become synonymous with quality craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional customer experience. Blending tradition with innovation, they are a staple in the wardrobes of discerning shoppers across the country.
Why Join Them?
* Represent a premium Australian fashion label with a strong boutique presence
* Lead 15 stores across VIC and TAS in a values-led, people-first culture
* Monday–Friday leadership role offering autonomy and true work-life balance
* Be part of a national business with a loyal customer base and steady growth
* Enjoy working with high-end product, established teams, and heritage-rich retail
This is a unique opportunity for a commercial and operational leader to step into a high-impact regional role and influence the next phase of growth for a much-loved Australian brand.
About The Role
As the Regional Manager for VIC and TAS, you'll take ownership of 15 stores, leading Store Managers to deliver excellence in both customer service and commercial outcomes. You'll act as the bridge between head office strategy and frontline execution, fostering a culture of accountability, care, and collaboration across your region.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop Store Managers across your regional store network
* Build capability and drive high performance through hands-on coaching
* Oversee operational excellence in visual merchandising, stock and compliance
* Partner with stores to achieve sales, wage and profitability targets
* Nurture a customer-first culture that brings the brand's story to life
* Support new store openings and retail initiatives across your states
* Identify local opportunities and implement strategies for continued growth
* Recruit, onboard and retain exceptional talent that reflects brand values
About You
You're a grounded and confident leader with a love of classic fashion and a track record of growing store performance through people. With a strong operational lens and a heart-led leadership style, you're motivated to create lasting results for both your team and your customers.
What You Will Bring
* 5+ years' experience in multi-site leadership, ideally in fashion or lifestyle retail
* Commercial capability in managing budgets, KPIs and wage performance
* A coaching mindset with the ability to uplift, guide and empower store teams
* Clear communication style and confidence working with senior leadership
* A high level of personal presentation and understanding of premium retail expectations
* Flexibility to travel across VIC and TAS as needed
Why You will Love This Role
* Be part of a trusted, high-quality Australian retail brand with boutique appeal
* A rare Monday–Friday leadership role in the retail sector
* Generous staff benefits and exclusive product discounts
* National support and mentorship from a seasoned retail leadership team
* Internal progression opportunities within a stable, well-regarded group
About Us – The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative
The Ethical Recruitment Collaborative and its consultants have been proudly partnering with retail brands across Australia and New Zealand for over a decade, delivering long-term talent solutions for high-performing businesses.
From fast-paced volume retail through to boutique luxury, we specialise in building leadership teams for businesses who care deeply about their people and performance. Our clients include national hardware, fashion, lifestyle, and luxury brands, and our approach always puts people at the centre.
We believe that recruitment should feel honest, supportive and pressure-free. That's why our process begins with understanding your goals, values and leadership style – before we ever brief you on a job.
When recruitment is done right, the people we place don't just fill roles. They build careers and create culture. That's what we do – and why we're proud to call ourselves Agency Talent Partners.
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead in a premium, purpose-driven retail business with history, heart, and a bright future — we'd love to hear from you.
Send Your Resume And a Short Cover Note To
veronicav@ecolabrecruitment.com.au
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