Department Manager

Spotlight

unknownPosted Jun 25, 2026
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About the role

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

2 FULL weekends off every month

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

Time management skills

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.

APPLY TODAY - your Career at Spotlight is What You Make It!

#IND

Advertised: 25 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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