WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Develop and lead the group retail strategy, aligning business objectives with individual brand strategies, commercial priorities and growth ambitions.
• Drive sales growth, profitability and financial performance across the portfolio, setting clear expectations and accountability for results.
• Shape and optimise the store network, identifying opportunities across new stores, relocations, refurbishments, rationalisation and alternative retail concepts.
• Lead Retail and Retail Operations, driving operational excellence, productivity, consistency and continuous improvement across the network.
• Elevate the customer experience, ensuring each brand's store environment reflects its positioning and delivers a compelling, connected customer journey.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, strengthening capability, succession and accountability across the organisation.
• Partner with the COO, Brand Managing Directors and senior business leaders to influence strategic priorities and deliver sustainable business outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You are an accomplished senior retail leader with a strong track record of leading large-scale, multi-brand and multi-site retail operations. Commercially astute and strategically minded, you understand how to balance the unique needs of individual brands while driving performance and consistency across a broader portfolio.

You will bring

• Extensive Senior Retail Operations leadership experience within a large-scale, multi-brand retail environment, ideally across fashion apparel, footwear or lifestyle.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering retail strategies that drive sales growth, profitability and business performance.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing large P&Ls, budgets, capital investment and operating costs.
• Experience shaping and optimising store networks, including new store development, relocations, refurbishments and rationalisation.
• The ability to lead through senior leaders, building high-performing teams, developing capability and driving accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Brand Managing Directors, executive leaders and cross-functional teams.
• A genuine passion for the customer experience, brand proposition and the evolving role of physical stores within an omnichannel retail environment.
• You are a confident and collaborative leader who brings commercial focus, strategic perspective and the ability to turn opportunity into action.

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel's Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration Leave, Paid parental leave, Volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.