An exceptional career opportunity awaits an ambitious and results-driven Area Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced fashion retail business to lead our Eastern Cape region (Gqeberha & Karoo). As an Area Manager, you will be instrumental in maximizing profits, fostering innovation, driving sales, and ensuring brand alignment throughout the area. We are seeking a candidate who thrives on challenges and can lead their team beyond the ordinary.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with a Retail Business Management degree or diploma (or similar).
- A minimum 5+ years’ experience as an Independent Store Manager or Area Manager ideally within a fashion retail environment.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to analyse and manage budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Set, implement, and achieve sales forecasts while maximizing profits through effective people management, innovation, sales strategies, and administrative excellence.
- Recruit, develop, and coach store managers and assistant managers within the area to ensure a strong succession pipeline.
- Monitor stores to optimize staffing levels for exceptional customer experiences, productivity, and cost efficiencies.
- Manage controllable expenses in alignment with store and area budgets.
- Drive sales and profitability within the area, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance store performance.
- Motivate and train staff to deliver excellent customer service and meet performance targets.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards across the area, ensuring an appealing shopping environment.
- Effectively manage stock losses, markdowns, and inventory control.
- Address and resolve any IR (Industrial Relations) issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
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