Area Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an experienced leader for QSR/franchise operations in Gqeberha. You will direct sales and marketing aligned with the brand, manage P&L, and drive store performance through data-driven actions.

Responsibilities include stock planning, lease negotiations, and ensuring food safety across locations. You will coach franchisees and managers, benchmark competitors, and report regularly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Matric + 6-8 years in QSR/franchise operations.
• Experience in franchising, financial & operational management, property/lease negotiation, hygiene standards, and project oversight.
• Relevant qualification in Business or Franchise Management (NQF 6 preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP or similar POS systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and marketing execution in alignment with The Company's brand strategy.
• Manage P&L across all stores; identify cost-saving and revenue-growth opportunities.
• Analyse store performance and implement data-driven improvements.
• Oversee stock planning and demand forecasting to reduce waste and ensure availability.
• Execute targeted local marketing and community engagement initiatives.
• Identify and secure new sites; manage landlord relationships and lease negotiations.
• Ensure operational compliance and food safety across all locations.
• Coach franchisees and store managers to meet performance and KPI targets.
• Benchmark competitors and adjust tactics to maintain market advantage.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Sales leadership

Marketing execution

P&L management

Franchise operations

Data analysis

Forecasting

Lease negotiations

Hygiene standards

Staff coaching

Market benchmarking

Education

Business/Franchise Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

POS systems

Job description

• Lead sales and marketing execution in alignment with The Company's brand strategy.


• Manage P&L across all stores; identify cost-saving and revenue-growth opportunities.


• Analyse store performance and implement data-driven improvements.


• Oversee stock planning and demand forecasting to reduce waste and ensure availability.


• Execute targeted local marketing and community engagement initiatives.


• Identify and secure new sites; manage landlord relationships and lease negotiations.


• Ensure operational compliance and food safety across all locations.


• Coach franchisees and store managers to meet performance and KPI targets.


• Benchmark competitors and adjust tactics to maintain market advantage.


• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum: Matric + 6-8 years in QSR/franchise operations.


• Experience in: franchising, financial & operational management, property/lease negotiation, hygiene standards, and project oversight.


• Relevant qualification in Business or Franchise Management (NQF 6 preferred).


• Strong working knowledge of GAAP or similar POS systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel.