Area Manager (Cremorne)

**About The Platform Alliance Group**: The Platform Alliance Group formed in March 2022 with the merger of two leading independent pharmacy groups, Pharmacy Platform and Pharmacy Alliance. This combined history, experience and expertise creates a leading independent pharmacy network with more than 1100 member pharmacies, plus another 1400 pharmacies supported through our technology platforms.

PAG simplifies the complexity of running a pharmacy; with expert teams in strategy, operations, procurement, marketing, and technology, PAG provides the best solutions for our pharmacy network. We exist to shape the future of independent pharmacy and create healthier communities.

**About the role**: PAG is looking for an Area Manager with a passion for making a tangible difference in local communities. Reporting to the Head of APEX Operations, the role will manage a group of approximately 10x partner pharmacies across Gippsland, Victoria and be responsible for people management, product excellence and superior service delivery, with financial prowess and highest-level professional compliance. Please note this role will require some metro and regional travel, averaging 5-7 nights away per month with periodic interstate travel.

**Skills we’re looking for**:

- Proven experience (3-5 years+) managing a medium-to-large team in a big-box and/or franchise retail setting
- Strong understanding of KPI’s, and how these contribute to P&L;
- Well developed P&L; skillset with the ability to interpret and analyse data
- Excellent business and financial acumen
- Attention to detail; ability to actively monitor standards and performance
- Fantastic people skills; ability to communicate with all management levels

**What we can offer you**:

- Competitive remuneration package that respects your expertise and commitment, including vehicle allowance
- 5x additional days paid leave for our road warriors spending up to 26x nights a year away from home
- Eligibility for a Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Robust training and induction programs with ongoing learning and development opportunities, with premium membership to Go1 online learning and development platform

**Are you ready to make an impact?**
- The Platform Alliance Group is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rb4h8