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HEAD OF RETAIL - Lifestyle, home, bedding sectorHEAD OF RETAIL - Lifestyle, home, bedding sector2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsIn-house position | Lead omni-channel retail for a fast-growing, ambitious and customer-first brand | Build and scale stores across Australia | Permanent |An exciting and newly created opportunity has opened up for a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Retail to join a high-growth, digitally native brand on its journey into physical retail.Reporting directly to the C-Suite, this senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping the national store network, bringing the brands online identity to life through immersive, elevated in-store experiences.As Head of Retail, you will own the physical retail strategy end-to-end, from store rollout and team development, to innovative visual merchandising, operations, and commercial performance.Youll be responsible for turning retail concepts into thriving physical environments, driving brand consistency, store-level P&Ls and a culture of innovation and exceptional service.You are a strong commercial and creative thinker, equally passionate about people, process, product, delivering excellent customer experience and inventory across multiple sites.This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking executive team driving retail re-invention across Australia.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the rollout and growth of a national store network- including store design, project management, team recruitment, and grand openings. You will be translating our clients online brand into an engaging and immersive retail experienceBe the visionary for in-store retail experiences- driving creative, fresh, and on-brand visual merchandising across all locationsChampion operational excellence with clear processes around inventory, store-level ordering, and fulfillment (click & collect, ship-from-store)Manage and optimise retail P&L, individual store budgets, and performance metricsBuild and inspire a values-led, high-performing retail leadership team and cultureCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align store strategy with digital, marketing, merchandising and supply chainEnsure compliance, safety, and ethical standards across all physical operationsEmbed customer insights and feedback into ongoing retail improvement and innovationMaintain a deep understanding of product presentationQualifications and Skills8+ years of experience in senior retail leadership, ideally with experience launching or scaling store networks in multi-site or national retail environmentsExperience in the mattress, bedding or home/lifestyle category strongly preferredStrong visual merchandising capability with an eye for creating fresh, engaging, and branded in-store experiencesExperience working in fast-paced, digitally led or DTC businesses (highly advantageous)Strong understanding of omnichannel operations, store fulfillment models, inventory systems, click and collect and shipments from storesExperienced with store operations where each location manages its own inventory and orderingExcellent communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skillsComfortable project managing store builds from the ground up- floorplans, timelines, supplier management, and executionStrong knowledge of store systems, retail merchandising, team management and sales performance.Confident balancing commercial outcomes with creative executionPassionate about team culture, store experience, and delivering "wow" at every touchpointIf you are ready to create something exceptional and lead the next chapter of retail innovation, we would love to hear from you. This is an urgent permanent requirement.How to ApplyApply here or send us an email at info@createcareers.com.au with your updated CV and cover page highlighting your suitability based on the job requirements.To be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia!W: www.createcareers.com.auCreate Careers is a different kind of recruitment consultancy. We are people that care for people. Yes, that means we care about you the talent and you the employer. We are people who believe that honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, reliability, being ethical and respectful to everyone are our greatest assets. Our goal is to work hard to create great relationships, partnerships and friendships and to not treat you as just another company or CV. We strive on actively listening to provide the best service possible, delivered with professionalism, care and enthusiasm. 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