Regional Manager
Core
Own a region as a commercial business accountable for sales, margin, wage discipline, and operating standards across 17–18 stores and 1,200–1,500 people.
Role type
Senior IC regional manager (fresh food/grocery retail)
Builds
Sales growth, margin, wage cost control, store readiness, and manager development
Domain
Fresh food retail
Required skills
P&L ownership, multi-site leadership, commercial acumen, fresh food knowledge, store operations management, workforce planning, food safety compliance, new store activation, talent development
Preferred skills
Ability to read store performance quickly, leading managers rather than just managing them, developing succession-ready leaders
Technologies
POS systems, inventory management tools, workforce scheduling software
Responsibilities
Drive sales growth and margin through product mix and markdown discipline; manage wage costs via roster design and labor deployment; ensure store availability and resolve out-of-stock issues; maintain operating standards across the region; develop Store Managers and Area Managers; lead new store readiness and activation; oversee WHS and food safety compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC