Description

International Market leader in Premium is seeking to employ an experienced Area Manager to oversee their Gauteng Stores

Position Purpose

To implement and manage all aspects of operations for the portfolio of Stores. Build a dynamic culture -who deliver a world class customer experience, whilst achieving operational efficiencies and profitability. Ensure operational excellence in people management, recruitment, retention & succession planning, training & development, hygiene and achievement of budgets and sales targets.

Responsibility:
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
Oversee training and development of Store teams, encouraging talent pipeline

People and Performance Management

Manage and advise on people management to build a culture of high performance
Prepare monthly people reviews for succession planning
Oversee and advise on recruitment and selection of regional team members
Develop a sound working knowledge of the Labor Law governing employees’ employment ensuring compliance

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. Provide sales information to staff and utilize in incentive programs.
Participate in setting of targets & contribute to action plan to achieve these targets.
Analyze the complete stock control/inventory management system in order to minimize stock wastage and discrepancies. Provide monthly report on stock discrepancies.

Workplace Health & Safety

Ensure compliance to OHASA in all Stores
Ensure notice boards are up to date with evacuation procedures
Ensure that all first aid kits are fully stocked and not expired
Ensure that all staff are trained and operate within all OHASA policies, procedures and responsibilities
Ensure OHASA standards are strictly observed
Oversee return to work programs for workers compensation cases
Maintain safe work areas through leadership and education in all Stores

Please send your resume/CV