Area Manager

About Us

Best-ever Work Situation

BWS stands for Beer, Wine, Spirits but it could easily be Best-ever Work Situation. With over 1,400 stores and 10,000+ team members we’re the biggest local bottle shop in Australia. We’re on a mission to make every day fun for everyone. We welcome people in. That includes you. The true you, that feeds off the energy, dreams big, and makes a difference. BWS, the place where good times start, especially for careers.

About the Role

• This is just the start, so dream big, love what you do and leave your mark!
• Guide, coach and inspire store teams
• 30+ stores, 200+ team members - Inner Metro Melbourne

Area Manager - BWS Melbourne

People are at the forefront of our business, and we’re on a mission to find a leader who lives our values and makes every day an adventure.

As an Area Manager, you will lead and inspire a diverse team of individuals to deliver upon all elements of the BWS strategy.

Your exceptional leadership, commercial acumen and guidance will develop those around you.

You will work closely with the State Manager and your peers to deliver great outcomes and results for our customers and the business, through our people.

A day in your life as a BWS Area Manager:

• Strategic Leadership: Delivering the BWS strategy by coaching, motivating and developing a multi-site team of Store Managers and through the implementation of operational plans.
• Commercial & Customer Strategy: Driving a customer-centric sales culture across the Area group, leveraging data and sights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Culture Building: Communicating clear direction and goals to develop an inclusive, positive, and high-performing team culture with a focus on safety.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Working horizontally with other Area Managers to share best practices and solve business challenges.
• Innovation: Partnering with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences while finding ways to make work simpler for your teams.
• Talent Development: Identifying and developing the next generation of talent to build a strong pipeline for the future.

What do we need from you

About you

You tell us… We want you to come as you are, be yourself and have fun. Ideally we’re looking for:

• Strong Leadership: Proven experience managing large teams across multiple sites.
• Leadership Development: Track record of building high performing teams and developing the capability of team members.
• Strategic Mindset: Big-picture thinking, innovation and passion combined with transformational leadership abilities.
• Navigating Complexity: Experience navigating complex licensing or regulatory landscapes is highly regarded.
• Change Management: The ability to guide and inspire your team through evolving business landscapes.
• People First: A customer and team-focused approach with the flexibility to travel across your region as required.

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubs
• Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you?

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.