Area Manager - Retail

About Us

The Jerky Co is a family-owned Western Australian-founded, national company that takes premium air-dried meats to a new level of flavour & quality. We achieve this by producing our products using the finest MSA grade WA beef marinated for over 24 hours and only top-quality ingredients from family recipes that date back 20+ years.

The Opportunity

As we continue to grow across the country, we're looking for an Area Manager to join our Victorian Stores.

You'll oversee new stores across your designated area in a hands-on role that calls for strong people leadership, a genuine customer service ethos, and sharp attention to detail. Hours are primarily Monday to Friday, with weekend on-call shared on a rotating roster with other managers.

You'll be set up with fuel and travel allowance, laptop, phone, and uniform - and backed by an honest, hardworking team that genuinely supports its people.

Engaging with, motivating and mentoring staff is a crucial part of this role. You must be an open, approachable and a fair leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of enthusiastic casual kiosk attendants, providing guidance, support & coaching to maximise their potential.

• Schedule monthly rosters across kiosk using Deputy rostering platform whilst balancing employee needs, customer. demand & sales goals.

• Ensure kiosks comply with Health and Safety regulations and maintain high hygiene standards.

• Ensure kiosks meet visual merchandising standards and reflect The Jerky Co brand image.

• Establish and maintain a customer-centric culture, ensuring exceptional service and enhancing customer loyalty.

• Maintain effective communication with management and other retail locations to align with company goals and standards.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in retail management, food service management, or a similar leadership role

• Proven multi-site management experience overseeing operations across multiple locations

• Sound knowledge of inventory control, merchandising, and financial reporting

• Current Australian driver's licence

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong team leadership and people management

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Solid organisational and time management abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Professional approach and high personal standards

• Genuine commitment to quality and food safety

• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset

What We Offer

• Fuel & travel expenses, laptop, phone, and uniform

• A supportive, honest, and hardworking team behind you

• The opportunity to grow with an expanding national brand

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Valid Australian work rights are required for the position.