Area Manager
Headhunters (Head Office)
Lieu de travail
Mthatha
Type d'emploi
à plein temps
Détails du poste
Our client in the Retail Industry based in Mthatha is currently looking to employ an Area Manager.
An awesome career opportunity awaits!
Requirements:
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Post Matric qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Clothing retail experience is a requisite.
• A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity.
• Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 unendorsed.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities:
Asset Management
• Responsible for the branch 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
• Is 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.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
• Area Manager
• Management
• Retail
• MS Office
• Marketing
• Sales
• Administration