About Kmart

With more than 200 stores and employing over 34,000 people, Kmart is proud to be one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most successful retailers.

Serving the needs of Australian families is at the core of who we are as a business, that’s why we are driven to be the place customers rely on for low prices and making every day living brighter.

The Role

We currently have Department Manager vacancies for experienced retail leaders with a passion for retail to join us at Kmart stores across Melbourne's Northern metropolitan area (including Mernda, South Morang, Preston, Reservoir, Doreen, Mill Park areas)

Critical to our operations are our store Department Managers who are responsible for leading and developing a team of 20+ staff, whilst driving our growth by increasing sales results year on year and overseeing the replenishment and merchandising of the department.

We are seeking proven leadership talent to mentor and inspire a high performing team

About You

As the ideal candidate you will require:

• Prior retail leadership experience from a big box high, volume environment to really hit the ground running!
• A passion for delivering results that will motivate your team
• Demonstrable leadership abilities that develop and inspire high performing teams
• The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers and leaders
• Lots of enthusiasm, initiative, problem solving abilities and a reliable nature
• Ability to work flexible hours and at different locations

As a passionate and experienced retail leader, you will motivate and build capability within your team whilst coaching for high performance. Your delivery of exceptional customer service will set the standard for your team members and you will role model the Kmart values of Think Customer, Take Care, Live Integrity, Grow Together and Reach Higher which embody everything we do at Kmart.

Why you will love Kmart

You will benefit from joining an amazing business and a dynamic team who are all committed to the success of Kmart and providing our customers with a great shopping experience. Our values will resonate with you deeply and you’ll enjoy being part of a growing, iconic Australian business that has a fantastic culture that is non-hierarchical, diverse and inclusive. Your work environment will be highly collaborative, fast-paced and progressive, with no two days the same!

You will be afforded autonomy and accountability in your role and have access to development opportunities across both Kmart and the Wesfarmers Group, excellent remuneration, an uncapped bonus scheme & access to Wesfarmers share plan (both for eligible team members), and benefits program including a discount card for Kmart, Target and Officeworks.

So if you have the required experience and our culture sounds like the right fit for you – don’t miss this great opportunity to be a part of Kmart Australia’s new store opening in Miranda.

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed.

Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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