Area Manager - Exact - Mpumalanga

Exact; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations in the Mpumalanga region. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of retail business practices. Key responsibilities include driving turnover, managing staff, and ensuring top-notch customer service. A relevant degree is advantageous. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and contribution in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a retail setting.
• A good understanding of retail business principles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset focused on turnover.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive turnover and control expenses.
• Manage and motivate staff effectively.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Oversee in-store administration and security.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial flair

Admin and numerically skills

Planning skills

Organising skills

Leading skills

Co-coordinating skills

Education

Business or retail related degree

Job description

Position Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a trader mentality? Do you thrive in a team environment and have striking entrepreneurial skills?

Exact is looking for a Area Manager to manage their Mpumalanga region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving turnover
• Controlling expenses
• Controlling stock losses
• Managing, developing and motivating staff
• Training and recruiting staff
• Managing merchandise
• Focusing on customer service
• Managing in-store administration and security checks

To apply you need to:

• Proven management experience
• A good understanding of Retail business
• Excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial flair (business acumen and turnover driven)
• Admin and numerically skills
• Planning, organising, leading and co‑coordinating skills
• A valid drivers license
• A business or retail related degree will be advantageous

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.