Area Manager - Retail

SUMMARY:
Future Careers is recruiting an experienced Area Manager for an established retail brand. We are looking for a commercially driven leader who can grow sales, strengthen store performance and develop motivated teams across multiple retail outlets.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities: • Lead and manage store management teams, ensuring consistent operational and service standards. • Drive sales growth, achieve revenue targets and manage area profitability. • Monitor store performance against targets and implement action plans to address gaps. • Coach and develop store managers and their teams through regular training and performance feedback. • Conduct regular store visits to assess operations, visual merchandising, stockroom standards and customer service. • Oversee inventory management, stock availability, store supplies and budgets. • Analyse sales trends, competitor activity and market opportunities to support business growth. • Work closely with buying, planning and operations teams to improve store performance. • Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, risk controls and occupational health and safety standards. • Manage staffing levels, employee relations and performance management processes. • Build effective relationships with customers, landlords, suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Prepare and submit accurate sales, operational and performance reports. Requirements: • Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification. • At least 5 years' experience in a similar retail management role , overseeing multiple stores. • Proven leadership, coaching and people management skills. • Strong business and commercial acumen, with sound sales and budget management abilities. • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. • Proficiency in MS Office and report writing. • Strong planning, organisational and time management skills. • A customer-focused approach and an understanding of brand promotion and visual standards. • A valid driver's licence and own vehicle. • Flexibility to meet store trading requirements, including seasonal peaks and demands outside standard business hours.