Join Australia’s Premier Outdoor Retailer. Are you a trend-driven retail leader with a passion for performance gear and lifestyle fashion? Anaconda is looking for a dynamic Business Manager with prior experience in Apparel and Footwear to join our innovative merchandise team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where seasonal agility and range architecture meet technical performance, we want to hear from you. Your Mission In this specialist role, you will define the "look and feel" of our apparel and footwear categories. You will lead the end-to-end strategy—from identifying global fabric and tech trends to ensuring our range delivers the perfect balance of style, function, and profitability across all Australian markets. What You Will Be Doing Trend Leadership & Range Architecture: Curate Seasonal Collections: Drive growth by identifying emerging trends in outdoor apparel and footwear, ensuring our ranges remain relevant and "on-brand". Strategic Sourcing: Develop market-leading buying and ranging strategies that maximize business profitability. Supplier Partnerships: Foster strong relationships with global apparel and footwear brands and manufacturers. Financial & Inventory Excellence: Hit the Numbers: Deliver on sales, margin, and stock ROI targets. Optimize Seasonal Flow: Manage complex inventory levels across sizes and colors by analysing KPIs and collaborating with planning specialists. Data-Driven Decisions: Use internal and external data to anticipate customer needs and stay ahead of the competition. Brand & Promotional Strategy: Storytelling: Work with Marketing to develop market-specific promotions that highlight the technical benefits and lifestyle appeal of our clothing and footwear lines. Collaborative Design: Coordinate product ranging across departments to ensure a cohesive look throughout the store. Team & Compliance: Lead with Impact: Coach and develop your team to meet high performance standards. Quality & Standards: Ensure all products comply with trade practices and safety regulations. Trading Terms: Oversee the negotiation and implementation of favourable trading terms. About You Experience: 3 years as a Business Manager/Category Manager in a fast-paced retail environment, specifically within Apparel or Footwear . Soft Goods Expertise: Deep understanding of merchandise cycles, seasonal indenting, and retail operations. Financial Acumen: Proven expertise in business financials, retail purchasing, and open-to-buy management. Communication: Exceptional negotiation skills to secure the best brands and terms. Mobility: Willingness to travel (domestic and international) to attend trade shows and visit suppliers. Why Join Anaconda? Rewards: Competitive base salary Super Profit Share. Flexibility: Balance your life with remote and in-office working arrangements. Growth: Real career progression opportunities within the Spotlight Retail Group (Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe). Location: Work from our centrally located office near the South Melbourne Market. Perks: Team discounts, gym discounts, and EAP support. Who We Are Anaconda has come a long way from our first ever store in Bayswater Victoria, back in 2004. We have grown at a rapid rate and now have 93 stores and growing across Australia. With the largest range of outdoor products in Australia, it is our aim to inspire and enable everyone to create memorable outdoor experiences. We are part of the iconic Spotlight Retail Group . As an Australian owned and operated global retail organisation that includes Australia’s most successful retailers encompassing the Spotlight, Harris Scarfe & Anaconda brands. If you love the outdoors and adventure and are excited to be part of a dedicated team in a centrally located office near South Melbourne Market, we encourage you to apply! Ready to Lead the Adventure? If you are ready to shape the future of outdoor fashion in Australia, submit your up-to-date resume today!
