Johannesburg: Area Manager – Retail Stores – Gauteng

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee our Gauteng Retail Store portfolio, implementing and managing all aspects of operations to deliver a world-class customer experience while achieving operational efficiencies and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective Leadership: Build a dynamic culture of high performance and excellence through effectively managing, developing, inspiring and challenging teams to achieve goals
• Operational Efficiency and Profitability: Maintain a sale-driven culture and support teams in delivering sales targets and business growth
• Provide tools and support to Store Managers in achieving operational efficiency through effective rostering and achievement of labor and shrinkage budgets
• Manage business expenses by operating within budgeted OPEX and reviewing costs to the business to identify areas for improvement
• Training & development: Actively assess training and development needs of direct reports, prepare and deliver on training plans for direct reports, and oversee training and development of Store teams
• People and Performance Management: Manage and advise on people management to build a culture of high performance, prepare monthly people reviews for succession planning, and oversee and advise on recruitment and selection of regional team members
• Administration: Undertake regular on-site visits to all Stores, conduct internal audits, and prepare reports and action plans to ensure compliance and improvements
• Supervising and coordinating team movement across Stores in accordance with the business requirements
• Incentive Program: Develop and implement incentive programs for all Store employees and measure effectiveness
• Analyze daily sales figures for Stores and compare to forecasted figures, providing sales information to staff and utilizing in incentive programs
• Participate in setting of targets and contribute to action plan to achieve these targets

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Area Manager or similar role in the retail industry
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to build high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Strong understanding of labor laws and regulations governing employee employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
• Relevant experience as an Area Manager or similar role in the retail industry
• Proven track record of delivering operational efficiencies and profitability

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary to be discussed during interview process.

Note: The original job description did not mention specific salary ranges or benefits. If you need more information, please let me know.