Jeff joined Frontline Retail in 2008 as a recruitment consultant, his success was rewarded when he won the Rookie Consultant of the Year at the Frontline Recruitment Group annual awards ceremony held in July 2009. In September 2009 he took over the ownership of the Canberra Frontline Retail Franchise. Prior to Frontline Retail, he spent almost fifteen years of his career in the Retail sector, working in various management roles predominantly in the supermarket and sporting goods sectors of the market. This experience combined with his local knowledge of the Canberra retail market allow Jeff and his team to deliver an outstanding service to his clients and candidates.

Jeff is passionate about the retail industry and believes in approaching his candidates and clients with honesty and integrity, thereby creating a positive experience for all involved.

Mel joined Frontline Retail in 2003 and manages the Newcastle and Central Coast Agency, which includes the Upper New South Wales region. Mel has over fifteen years experience in the retail industry, commencing as a casual staff member of the local Just Jeans store to managing the Olympic Retail project on behalf of Nuance Global Traders. Mel returned to Newcastle with a vast understanding of the local retail market. Mel is passionate about retail and strives to deliver the best service to both candidate and client every time.

Andrea joined Frontline Retail in 2001 as a consultant and rapidly progressed through the company to become the Agency Manager for the Sydney office. Combining her years of retail experience with recruitment and training Andrea has a passion and understanding of the retail employment market and the importance of both client and candidate needs. With a combined 17 years in retail, training, and recruitment, Andrea has developed a strong reputation of integrity, professionalism, and trust not only with candidates and clients but also within the recruitment industry.

Recent awards:
2008 Frontline Revenue Agency of the Year

Helen started working with the company as a recruitment consultant in February 2004. Prior to joining Frontline Retail, Helen had many years retail experience working for such companies as The Body Shop, Betts, and Sportsgirl. She is passionate about both the retail industry and the city of Darwin. Helen believes that this passion, along with her local knowledge and experience of the challenging Darwin market, is what will ensure Frontline Retail Darwin's continued success

Colleen and Mark have owned the Brisbane Agency since mid 2005. Before that, Colleen was the manager of the Brisbane agency for two years. Colleen has 15 years management experience in both Sales and Operations. Starting out as a Call Centre Manager overseeing two brands and then moving into Regional and State Management roles. This experience combined with local knowledge and commitment to understanding the needs of individual businesses, means that Colleen and her team are positioned to continue to lead the market in retail recruitment in Queensland.

Recent awards:

Frontline 2008 Retail Agency Owner Award for Consistent Growth
Frontline 2008 Runner Up Revenue Agency of the Year
Franchise Council of Australia 2008 Franchisee of the Year - Queensland

Agency Manager: Bronwyn Butcher

Bronwyn is a multi-agency owner and has an extensive retail career, which includes roles with Suzanne Grae, Guava, Mother and Me, Bras 'n' Things and Renoirs Menswear. Bronwyn is focused on building strong and continuing business relationships with clients and candidates.

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Sarah Vockler's career in recruiting began eleven years ago when she became the first Frontline Recruitment Group Franchisee. As the pioneer for the specialised Retail industry sector, Sarah quickly earned the reputation of being a high achiever where she enjoyed significant success in her business. By assisting Clients to find that perfect Candidate and helping Candidates pursue their career dreams, Sarah has developed strong long-term relationships with all stakeholders that have certainly strengthened the Frontline brand.

Prior to commencing her own business, Sarah had the benefit of working within the retail environment by participating in the famous Myer Cadetship. Through her drive and determination, she moved steadily through this system, eventually specialising in Fashion and Accessories. After 15 years with Myer, Sarah continued to progress her career by becoming State Manager with a well-known jeans wear retail group. In this position, she was responsible for managing many of their retail outlets located throughout Australia. Sarah’s ‘hands-on’ retail experience, has been invaluable when providing specialised recruitment knowledge and best practise strategies to her Clients, Candidates and Staff.

Agency Manager: Bronwyn Butcher

Bronwyn has an extensive retail career, which includes roles with Suzanne Grae, Guava, Mother and Me, Bras 'n' Things and Renoirs Menswear. Bronwyn is focused on building strong and continuing business relationships with clients and candidates.

Bronwyn also understands and has a track record of meeting the corporate sector's need for fast, efficient and effective service. Before being with Frontline Retail, Bronwyn owned and ran a vibrant, client focused and highly successful fashion operation that serviced corporate clients. After joining Frontline Retail's Perth Agency, Bronwyn now aims to be the leading provider of retail recruitment services in Perth. Bronwyn invites you to take advantage of her business expertise, and share in the success she will bring to her clients and candidates.

Recent awards:

Franchise Council of Australia 2008 Franchisee of the Year - Western Australia

Agency Owner: Jodi Linder

Jodi Linder and her team enjoy being able to facilitate new opportunities and positive change for both their candidates and clients. Working both here and internationally, Jodi gained the majority of her retail experience in the fashion, travel and health and beauty sectors. Since moving into recruitment five years ago, Jodi has been an integral part of New Zealand's first retail recruitment specialists, has helped to develop the Temporary Division of a Financial recruiting business and has successfully positioned Frontline Retail Auckland as a professional and caring team dedicated to delivering outstanding service for both clients and candidates alike.

At the 2008 Frontline Recruitment Group Annual Awards held in Sydney, the Auckland Agency beat out tough competition from across the Tasman to be named Agency with Highest Growth percentage in the Network.

Recent awards:

Frontline 2008 Agency with Highest Growth Percentage in the Network

Agency Owner: Victoria Mountain

Victoria began her retail career in London where she gained extensive experience in visual merchandising, store management and cluster management. Victoria has worked for several multi-national companies including Laura Ashley, Wallis and Feather & Black.

In 2006 Victoria arrived in New Zealand where she worked in Store Management before moving into a recruitment consultant role in our Frontline Retail Auckland agency. At the 2008 Frontline Recruitment Group Annual Award ceremony held in Sydney, Victoria was named Rookie Consultant of the Year, taking out fierce competition from across the Tasman.

Victoria is a true retailer who is passionate about retail and strives to deliver an exceptional service to both candidate and client in the South Island region.

Agency Owner: Bruce Ridley

Bruce began his retail career with Caltex Oil New Zealand Ltd in various regional marketing roles where he was responsible for retailer business development, retail site selection, and retail marketing plan execution. As Assistant Manager Reseller Sales in Caltex Head Office Bruce shared responsibility for formulating national retail business planning, market share analysis, management of retail investment budget, and overseeing national marketing strategies.

After many years of advising retailers on how to maximise returns from their retail stores Bruce decided it was time to "walk the talk" and purchased a strategic Caltex Service Station and with his team increased retail sales to become one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful convenience stores and fuel site. Over the last few years Bruce has continued his passion for retail running several smaller retail and contracting business units, while consulting as Retail Business Advisor to the Paper Plus Group of retail stores throughout New Zealand.

As Agency Manager of Frontline Retail Wellington office Bruce is able to combine his Passion for Retail and Human Resource management as a retail recruitment specialist.