Area Manager

Lumina Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in premium international brands is seeking an Area Manager. This role involves overseeing multiple stores across Gauteng, Free State, and KZN, ensuring operational efficiency and exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should have significant retail management experience and a passion for luxury home decor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience.
• At least 2+ years in multi-unit leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage sales across multiple stores.
• Train and develop staff for high performance.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and growth strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Retail software

Excel

Job description

Area Manager

Specializing in International Brands

Gauteng, KZN & Free State

SALARY: Market Related

The Area Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing sales and a group of stores within Gauteng, Free State, and KZN. The role ensures that the stores operate efficiently, meet business objectives, and provide exceptional customer experiences in the home decor sector, focusing on high-quality fabrics, furnishings, architectural textiles, and luxury homeware. The candidate should have experience with exclusive products.

Responsibilities :

• Achieve and exceed sales targets, analyze data, and implement growth strategies.
• Oversee store operations, optimize inventory, and improve efficiency.
• Train and develop staff, ensuring high performance and retention.
• Maintain excellent customer service, resolve escalations, and enhance satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety regulations, and brand standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and provide performance reports for decision-making.

Requirements :

• 5+ years of retail management experience, with at least 2+ years in multi-unit leadership.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in retail software and Excel.
• Own car and valid driver’s license.

The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for premium international brands, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.