Area Manager

Sharetea is a beverage hub. Specialising in bubble tea, we are a leading Australian brand offering premium bubble tea drinks for our customers, made with care and quality. Our aim is to create memorable experiences for our customers every day, in every way.

Starting in 2012, Sharetea Group has grown to over 150 sites nationally. Our brand is one of energy, fun and passion. With plans to continue our growth across the country, Sharetea would love you to be a part of our journey.

The opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven Area Manager to lead multi-site operations while driving franchise sales growth and network expansion across their designated area. This role combines strong operational leadership with a clear mandate to grow sales, increase market presence, and strengthen franchise performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop site and franchise partners to deliver strong operational and financial performance
• Drive franchise sales growth, including identifying, recruiting, and onboarding new franchisees
• Partner with franchisees to implement local area marketing plans to drive same-store sales growth of 5–10% annually
• Monitor and analyse regional KPIs, implementing strategies to improve performance
• Work closely with franchisees to develop local business plans and growth initiatives
• Identify market opportunities for network expansion and execute territory growth strategies
• Ensure all franchise operations comply with brand, legal, and operational standards
• Build strong, trusted relationships with franchise partners to drive long-term success

About You

• Proven experience in multi-site management and franchise development/sales
• Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in sales growth and network expansion
• Experience working with or managing franchise networks
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, proactive, and results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses tied to sales and franchise growth targets
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a growing franchise network
• Career progression within a dynamic and fast-paced organisation

Success in this role includes supporting both operational excellence and the sustainable expansion of the franchise network.

***For a confidential discussion about the position and to be considered for the role please apply via Seek with your CV and Cover Letter***