Area Manager Mthatha

**Employment Type **:
Full Time
**Experience **:
5 to 6 years
**Salary **:
Negotiable
**Job Published **:
01 March 2023
**Job Reference No. **:
4224053761
**Purpose of the Job**
- The Area Manager is responsible for all operations in his/herbusiness unit.
- Assists the Operations Manager to makecareful considerations of all aspects in the business unit beforemaking a business decision.
- Responsible (with the Operations Manager)for business unit goals, decisions, plans, implementation andevaluation of performance.
**Asset Management**
- Responsible for the branch as a whole, ensuring that the outside of the store iskept neat and tidy and that inside fixtures and fittings are
- accounted for andmaintained
Co-ordination of janitorial and repair services.
**Stock Control**
- Responsible for all stock and will be held accountable for all overages andshortages.
- 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 saledisplays.
- 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 maximumsales opportunities are exploited.
- Achieve and exceed store sales targets.
- Actively participate in promotions, stay up to date with current advertising andprovide sales leadership to staff.
- Stay current with products, marketing and pricing of area retailers with similarproducts.
**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 whenhandling all store cash. Check and verify these documents daily.
- Manage controllable expenses as this directly affects the profitability of thebranch.
**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 enforcedisciplinary 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 securityprocedures are strictly adhered to.
- Monitor security staff and make sure that they are alert and performing theirduties to the maximum.
**Customer Service**
- Train staff in customer service.
- Assist customers with enquiries and complaints.
- Continuously satisfy customer needs and attract clientele.
**Requirements**:
- Operations Management diploma/degree or relevant/related Retail NQF5/diploma.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Clothing Retail operations environment asa Manager or Store Manager.
- Valid code 8 drivers licence - endorsed
- Willingness to travel
**SKILLS**:
Retail Management
Retail Merchandiser
Customer Service
Sales Management
Cashups
**INDUSTRIES**:
Retail