Area Manager (Retail)
Posted on 2025-04-09
| Employer | Abantu Staffing Solutions |
|---|---|
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | It Computer |
| Location | Eastern Cape / East London |
Job Summary
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.
Area Manager (Retail) position available in Eastern Cape, East London. This job position was posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-09 at 13:04:46 in the It Computer category
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