Job Description

My client is seeking a dynamic Area Manager to oversee multiple stores, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence. The position will report directly to the Operations Manager.
Job Purpose

• The Area Manager is responsible for all operations in his/her business unit
• The Area Manager assists the Operations Manager to make careful considerations of all aspects in the business unit before making a business decision
• The Area Manager is responsible (with the Operations Manager) for business unit goals, decisions, plans, implementation and evaluation of performance.

Qualification

• Matric
• Post Matric / formalized qualifications are advantageous

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Clothing Retail Operations environment as an Area Manager
• Valid code 8 Driver's License - unendorsed
• Willingness to travel extensively

Key accountabilities
Asset Management

• Responsible for the branch/s as a whole, ensuring that the outside of the store is kept neat and tidy

and that inside fixtures and fittings are accounted for and maintained * Co-ordination of janitorial and repair services
Stock Control

• Responsible for all stock and will be held accountable for all overages and shortages.
• Should ensure control of inventory.
• Prepare requisitions to replenish stock. Identify and report on slow selling items.
• Stock loss action plan

Merchandising

• Manage the quality and quantity aspects of the merchandise assortments.
• Co-ordinate the layout of shelves and merchandise of seasonal and sale displays.
• Identify new ways of promoting merchandise.
• Ensure required housekeeping standards at all times.
• Ensure that there is an equal standard throughout the stores.

Marketing and Sales

• Manage the implementation of all marketing promotions to ensure maximum sales opportunities are

exploited. * Achieve and exceed store sales targets.

• Actively participate in promotions, stay up to date with current advertising and provide sales leadership

to staff. * Stay current with products, marketing and pricing of area retailers with similar products.
Admin and Cash

• Ensure that the standard of administration and procedures in store are met.
• Make certain that business direction and strategies are followed.
• Ensure that the responsible persons are following proper procedures when handling all store cash.
• Check and verify these documents daily.
• Manage controllable expenses as this directly affects the profitability of the branch.

Management of Staff

• Assign employees to specific duties.
• Encourage, assist and train employees to become a motivated sales force.
• Manage performance and development of staff
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are being followed and enforce disciplinary action when

necessary. * Determine when extra temporary staff is needed and recruit same.
Security

• Manage the security in all aspects of the business and ensure that security procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Monitor security staff and make sure that they are alert and performing their duties to the maximum.

Customer Service

• Must possess strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to apply a friendly and

enthusiastic manner on a daily basis. * Train staff in customer service.

• Assist customers with enquiries and complaints.
• Continuously satisfy customer needs and attract clientele.

Skills Required