National Corporate Stores Lead

Joining the Metcash Family 
At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. 
Independent Brands Australia (IBA) is the retailer arm of Metcash's liquor pillar. We're the largest network of independent liquor retailers in Australia, supporting Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, Porters Liquor, Thirsty Camel and Duncans.
At IBA, being part of something bigger means making a real difference to local retailers, businesses and the communities we serve. We support a wide range of independently owned liquor stores, helping them compete with the large chains and thrive in a dynamic market.
When you join the IBA network you’re not just working with a family business, you’re joining becoming a champion for the locals and getting backed by the strength of the Metcash Group. That backing means access to industry expertise, development opportunities and a platform to grow your career and make your mark. Whether you're on the retail floor, in store support or behind the scenes, you're helping to champion successful independents across Australia. 

About the Opportunity 
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Independents Brands Australia (IBA) team as a National Corporate Store Lead. The role of National Corporate Store Manager oversees the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and overall performance of a portfolio of liquor retail locations on a national level. This role combines leadership, sales strategy, operational management, customer service, and compliance to ensure that corporate standards and goals are met across all locations. The position requires a strong focus on driving sales, fostering a high-performing team culture, and maintaining industry compliance across various markets. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

In this Role 
•    Oversee the operations of multiple liquor store locations nationwide.
•    Supervise, coach, and develop Store Managers and staff to achieve performance goals
•    Drive revenue growth through the development and implementation of sales strategies
•    Ensure stores adhere to corporate standards for operations, cleanliness, and customer experience
•    Ensure compliance with national, state, and local regulations related to the sale of alcoholic beverages
•    Lead in-store marketing, promotions, and loyalty programs to enhance brand visibility and attract customers
•    Provide regular performance updates to senior management regarding sales, store operations, and customer feedback
•    Develop and execute long-term strategies to optimize store performance, including identifying opportunities for growth or improvement

You’re Likely a Match If 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within the liquor, beverage, or retail industry
•    Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team across multiple locations
•    Strong experience in P&L management, budgeting, and cost control to ensure the profitability of all stores.
•    Experience in managing inventory levels, ordering stock, and ensuring product availability while minimizing waste and loss
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with senior leadership, store teams, vendors, and customers
•    Experience in leading or supporting marketing campaigns and promotional efforts to drive traffic and sales in-store

Life in IBA at Metcash 
🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!
🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
🌍 Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023
🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. 

About Us 
Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!

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