About Us
At Platypus Shoes, we're more than just a footwear retailer. Since 1998, we've been dedicated to helping our customers express themselves through fashion.
We believe that life is about what you do in your shoes, not just the shoes themselves. Our mission is to empower people to live life to the fullest, whether that means staying out late, waking up early, or simply being true to themselves.
Our Story
We're part of the Accent Group, the largest footwear group in Australia with over 750 stores, 35 brands, and 40 online platforms. Our diverse portfolio includes popular brands such as Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, and many more.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced State Manager to lead our stores across Victoria and Tasmania. As a State Manager, you'll be responsible for driving sales growth, improving store performance, and developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure efficient operation of stores across Victoria and Tasmania to achieve optimal results in sales targets, KPI's, store presentation, visual merchandising, stock levels, wage control, and shrinkage.
* Motivate Area Managers to achieve optimal results in KPI's & added value targets across stores.
* Closely monitor store sales to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly targets - acknowledge outstanding results and identify any areas of missed opportunity.
* Effectively manage the wage costs across Victoria and Tasmania to weekly wage targets and company rostering standards.
* Coach and mentor Area Managers and store leaders to maintain high team morale and encourage the development of their teams by ensuring training and succession plans are in place.
* Train Area Managers to understand and enhance their skills in the recruitment and selection of team members in line with their stores needs and skill gaps, as well as implementation of regular performance reviews.
* Ensure efficient OH&S management and adhere to state and national OH&S legislation.
What We Offer
* A competitive base salary + super + car allowance + tools of the trade.
* A lucrative bonus and incentive structure.
* 40% off Accent Group brands | Hype DC, Skechers, Platypus, Vans & many more.
* Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes discounted Gym Memberships & Health Insurance packages.
* Be a part of Accent Group leadership conferences, awards nights, product launch events and much more.
* Work amongst premium product alongside fellow passionate and dedicated sneakerheads.
* Training & development to grow your career.