Department Manager - Wangaratta

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• Dept Manager / Team Leader / Assistant Store Mgr 1

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Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Regional
Categories: Dept Manager / Team Leader / Assistant Store Mgr

Spotlight’s remarkable success has been more than 50 years in the making and owes much to the values of the company’s founders, who are committed to investing in people, success, and excellence.

Benefits of Working at Spotlight:

• Competitive Salary + Super + Quarterly Profit Share
• Leadership Training Program
• Join a high-performing, values-based team
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount % card for Spotlight, Harris Scarfe & Anaconda
• Be part of a Culture that rewards and gives regular incentives

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Store Manager in managing daily operations
• Monitor daily stock recovery in your department
• Achieve sales growth and meet department KPI targets
• Build your team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Lead by example in all areas
• High volume stock management
• Executing department Visual Merchandising and standards
• Launching and planning catalogue campaigns
• Stock integrity initiatives to increase department profit

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong retail leadership experience preferred
• Visual merchandising experience
• Physically capable to work large volumes of stock and set the pace
• Having an owner's mindset for your department
• A passionate attitude that inspires your Team
• A resilient & innovative problem solver
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• IT competency
• First Aid certified or willing to be trained (fully funded)

Spotlight’s chain of craft, fabric and home interior superstores is Australasia’s largest. Our unique offering of an extensive product range, coupled with knowledgeable Team Members in a one-stop shopping destination, has cultivated a strong and loyal customer base

When you join our team, you will become part of the Spotlight Retail Group, which comprises Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe.

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Advertised: 31 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!

You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.

1. Update Your CV

Make sure your CV is up‑to‑date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.

2. Apply

You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.

3. Attend an Interview

If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:

• phone interview
• face‑to‑face interview
• group interview.

4. Reference & Police Check

As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work‑related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.

5. Job Offer

Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.

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