Retail Manager

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About K&S Fuels:

K&S Fuels have been servicing fuel and lubricant requirements in the Southeast of South Australia for 60 years. We have been servicing the fuel requirements to local motorists as well as agriculture, logging, transport and fishing industries. The K&S Fuels team take pride in our relationships with outstanding customer service and a reliable fuel supply being the primary commitment to our customers.

The Opportunity:

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take ownership of K&S Fuels' expanding retail network across South Australia.

The Retail Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the performance of K&S Fuels' retail network by ensuring consistent operational standards, exceptional customer experiences and strong commercial outcomes across all locations.

We provide a supportive management environment, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a well-regarded, community-focused business.

You will:

Manage daily performance of fuel stations and retail sites across South Australia.

Ensure high-quality presentation, customer service, and precise stock management.

Coach and develop frontline staff to foster high performance and accountability.

Uphold strict food handling, safety, risk management, and fuel industry regulations.

Control fuel and retail stock to minimise wastage, losses, and maintain correct levels.

Identify opportunities to improve site efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Lead in bringing the standard up across multiple sites for greater consistency and predictability for the division.

What you’ll bring:

Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, ideally within retail, hospitality, transport & logistics or fuel.

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Proven track record in multi-site retail management, ideally within the fuel, convenience, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.

Strong ability to lead, coach, and motivate multi-disciplinary, remote frontline teams towards shared company objectives.

Sharp organisational skills to effectively prioritise workloads, manage site assets, and coordinate regional resources.

Sound understanding of financial performance, retail inventory control, and strategies to improve profitability and reduce stock loss.

Familiarity with modern retail health and safety (WHS), food handling compliance, and petroleum/fuel industry legislative frameworks.

High-level interpersonal skills with a proven capability to handle complex customer requirements and professional internal stakeholder management.

Why Join us:

Competitive remuneration

Career development and progression opportunities

Be part of building a new team from the beginning

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.