Lead with Impact at LagardèreAWPL! ✈️

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Noumea, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 2,000+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

As an Area Manager at Darwin Airport, you will oversee operations of a beautiful, brand-new 800+ sqm Relay Store in the Domestic terminal, and a new and exciting concept launching soon in the international terminal! If you love a dynamic environment, thrive on developing high-performing teams, and want to be part of something big – this is your runway to success!

What You’ll Do:

✅ Leading our team of approximately 50 people, including two Store Managers.
✅ Driving sales by ensuring we deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will ensure that our standard of customer service, visual merchandising, and operation efficiency is excellent.
✅ Managing operational expenditure by having close oversight of wages and overhead costs. You will ensure that we operate professionally, efficiently and safely within our allocated budgets.
✅ Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance protocols are strictly adhered to.
✅ Communicating regularly with your Operations Manager and our Support Office team, to ensure the stores have what they need, and to enable our business to take full advantage of any opportunities in the local area.
✅ Participating in regular meetings with external stakeholders, including the airport’s management team.

What We’re Looking For:
💼 Proven experience in a fast-paced senior retail management role (for example, managing a large format store, or multiple small-format store locations).
⚡ A high level of energy, internal motivation and a genuine desire to succeed. The successful candidate will be a result-oriented, confident leader.
📊 Strong commercial acumen and a high level of understanding of retail metrics, including sales, wages and qualitative performance indicators (Average Transaction Value, Units Per Transaction).
🗣️Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
⏰ Flexibility to work a rotating roster that includes early mornings, late nights and weekends.
🪪 Permanent residency or citizenship.

Perks & Benefits:

💰 Rewarding Compensation Package - Enjoy a competitive salary package + an annual remote location bonus
🛍️ Staff Discounts – You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network
👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network to our team and if they’re hired, you’ll receive a reward + you’ll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it
✈️ Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment – Where no two days are the same!

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence. 

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

📢 Ready to take off with a career that’s going places? APPLY NOW and lead the journey with us!