Area Manager, Malaysia

Crocs, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager in Malaysia to lead a small cluster of stores across Crocs and Hey Dude. You will set performance standards, mentor 6–8 store managers, and ensure top-tier guest service while maintaining visual excellence and strict operational compliance.

You will manage labor, optimize profitability, and develop talent across the market, with responsibilities spanning hiring, training, and performance coaching to sustain growth and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of retail management experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in specialty retail, multi-unit management is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet Microsoft Office, POS and general digital literacy.
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) and regular attendance; travel required by car & air.
• Proven track record of autonomous work with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals and to hire, train, develop and retain top talent managers and teams.
• Ability to move merchandise and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Establish high standards for management performance and set clear expectations for store managers.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with all company policies and directives.
• Maintain a principled level of business ethics and integrity.
• Meet or exceed area financial projections and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills through compliance with operational directives.
• Use labor management tools to ensure stores are staffed appropriately to increase efficiency.
• Deliver profitability and margins while adhering to all applicable laws governing store operations.
• Maintain high leadership standards to achieve successful management development and empower sales associates.
• Lead and develop guest service skills of each manager to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Recruitment, development and retention of talent.
• Supervise store manager function with timely coaching and corrective action.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

POS

Digital literacy

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4 years retail management experience in lieu of degree

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Area Manager is responsible for leading a small group (typically 6 to 8 locations with total volume of $20-$30M) of store managers across dual brands (Crocs and Hey Dude). In this role you will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer service through both brands consumer service initiative, maintain visual excellence across the assigned market and dual brands and drive operational compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

What You'll Do

• Establish high standards for management performance and set clear expectations for store managers.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with all company policies and directives.
• Maintain a principled level of business ethics and integrity.
• Meet or exceed area financial projections and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills through compliance with operational directives.
• Use labor management tools to ensure stores are staffed appropriately to increase efficiency.
• profitability and margins while adhering to all applicable federal, state and local laws governing store operations.
• Deliver a high level of operational excellence including store appearance, loss prevention, cash handling, inventory control, visual merchandising, and safety and security of people and assets.
• Maintain high leadership standards to achieve successful management development. Lead by example and empower sales associates to build an outstanding guest experience.
• Lead and develop guest service skills of each manager to ensure each guest receives friendly service upon each visit to the location.
• Recruitment, Development and Retention of Talent.
• Supervise store manager function identified in area and provide specific and timely feedback through coaching and corrective action to improve personal and area performance.
• Assess and develop talent within the team for future growth.
• Staff locations appropriately with friendly and positive sales associates for seasonal hiring.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of retail management experience in lieu of degree
• Previous experience in specialty retail, multi-unit management is preferred
• Must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Internet Microsoft Office, POS and general digital literacy
• Flexible work schedule (which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours) and regular attendance is necessary. Travel is required for this role both by car & air.
• Proven track record of being able to work autonomously, while having strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent business and financial competence, including operational analysis
• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals, demonstrated ability to identify, hire, train, develop and retain top talent Managers as well as teams, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groups
• Ability to move merchandise with appropriate equipment to and from backroom and sales floor. In addition to standing for extended periods per shift and to continuously move around all areas of the store daily

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.

Job Category: Retail