Area Manager - Victoria & South Australia

What You Bring

We’re looking for a game-changer - someone who thrives on people, performance, and progress.
You’ll bring experience, energy, and leadership to the table - plus the drive to keep our region performing at its peak. If you’re a natural motivator and results just seem to follow you, we want to meet you.

• 4 - 5 years of multi-site retail management (apparel/footwear preferred)
• Proven ability to smash sales targets while building a high-performance culture
• Strong budget control, strategic planning and a guru at accurate forecasting, tracking, and management of financial accruement across the region
• Next-level communication, coaching and motivational skills
• A sharp commercial mind with the drive to innovate and execute
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• A love for people, progress, and sport culture

Step Into Something Bigger

Ready to make your mark? If you're all about leading from the front, growing future talent, and making PUMA the fastest sports brand in the world - apply now and bring your energy to Victoria and South Australia.

PUMA – Forever Faster. Forever You.

Retail Area Manager - Victoria & South Australia

Big responsibility. Bigger impact. One iconic brand.

PUMA Australia is on the hunt for a passionate, people-first leader to take the reins of our Victoria & South Australia region. This is your chance to drive performance, empower teams, and bring our brand to life on the frontlines of sport and style.

What You’ll Own

Get ready to lead with purpose, energy, and serious influence.
This is your chance to take full ownership of a high-performing region. From driving numbers to coaching teams, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering results and elevating the customer experience. Every day will be different - but every day will count.

• Lead & inspire: Recruit, train, and develop high-performing Store Managers and teams who bring passion to the floor every day
• Drive results: Smash KPIs, maximize profitability, and deliver unforgettable customer experiences across your stores
• Champion the brand: Execute marketing activations, uphold premium visual standards, and ensure every store reflects our iconic style
• Innovate daily: Use analytics, customer insights, and local knowledge to identify new business opportunities and ways to level up
• Get stuck in: Oversee Loss Prevention and day-to-day operations to keep every store performing at its peak

The Perks of PUMA

At PUMA, we don’t just build careers - we create moments, growth, and momentum.
When you join us, you join a community of bold thinkers and doers who aren’t afraid to move fast and dream big. And with a brand-new HQ on the horizon, the future’s looking even brighter.

• A passionate and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates individuality and collaboration
• The opportunity to be part of a globally iconic brand with serious street cred
• Access to global learning & development programs
• Career growth opportunities locally and internationally
• Access to exclusive events and functions with our strategic business partners
• A front-row seat to our move into a next-gen HQ in Cremorne in early 2026

PUMA Australia – Where Innovation Meets Passion!

Big things are happening at PUMA Australia! As we continue to push the boundaries of sport and style, we’re gearing up for an exciting move to our brand-new, state-of-the-art office in Cremorne in early 2026. This cutting-edge space will fuel collaboration, creativity, and the unstoppable energy that defines PUMA within the sport & style hub of Melbourne!

Now is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we step into this thrilling new chapter. If you’re ready to work with a global leader in sports and fashion while being part of an inspiring new workspace, we want to hear from you!