Head of IT, Distribution and Store Development

• Melbourne-based specialty retailer with 105 stores
• Lead Technology, Logistics, Procurement, Store Design & Construction.
• Report to CEO - who leads from the front. Circa $250k - $300k plus sti

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Chair, the Head of IT, Systems, and Store Development will be a key member of the Executive team and will take full responsibility for the setup, ongoing improvement, and efficiency of the back end of a growing, successful retail business.
You will bring order, structure, and process to this entrepreneurial business and lead and develop a small team who are keen to deliver the best. You are a commercially savvy operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to build scalable systems, and can think strategically while working hands-on. You will have a real sense of humour, not take yourself too seriously, and be a team player who takes pride in your work.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Work alongside the CEO and Retail Leaders to shape team structure, culture, and accountability, while fostering a high-performance environment that values integrity, ownership, and continual improvement.
• Be a calm, commercial partner to a high-energy CEO-helping bring big visions to life with structure and follow-through, while connecting the dots between departments and ensuring alignment across goals and initiatives.
• Provide operational and strategic support across retail systems and IT, warehouse and logistics, store design and construction, procurement, as well as running special projects, and "what if" scenarios

Ideally, your background will be in a speciality retailer, such as fashion, footwear, or clothing, in a leadership position where you have had responsibility for each of the three portfolios we require. You have a strong commercial mindset and understand how to build margin, manage costs, and grow profitability. A natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, results-oriented environments and loves getting things done, you have high levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation. Comfortable working directly with founders and CEOs, you are not afraid to challenge and lead, but you also know when to influence and support. Of prime importance is a good sense of humour and the ability to leave your ego at the door, as team culture and collaboration make this place what it is. The pursuit of excellence in all that you do and deliver, along with a high customer-first attitude, are qualities others admire in you.

To apply, please send your CV to Garry Connell via the appropriate link and quote reference #10790.