Area Manager (East London + Surrounding Area's)

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Clothing Retail operations environment as an Area Manager.

Clothing retail experience is a requisite.

Matric.

Formal Qualification Advantageous

Valid code 8 drivers license– endorsed&own vehicle.

Computer literate: Microsoft Office

Willingness to travel extensively to oversee 13 stores within the East London and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities 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

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.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to use own initiative.

Good attention to detail

Excellent communication Skills

A proven ability to manage staff and ensure maximum productivity.

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