Area Manager/Financial Development Officer

The Recruiter; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiter, a leading retail company in Gauteng, seeks an Area Manager/Financial Development Officer to oversee daily operations across designated regions, drive store performance, develop sales strategies, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role involves extensive travel to multiple stores, collaboration with store managers, mentoring teams, analyzing financial statements, and delivering detailed reports to support achieving targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a senior management role.
• Strong IT proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MIS.
• Financial acumen with budget analysis and P&L familiarity.
• Willingness to travel and have a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass a polygraph test.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability across store-related profit centers.
• Maintain high merchandising standards and implement marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate stock availability and manage stock age, damages, and discards.
• Monitor returns, discounts, budgets and organize monthly stock takes.
• Analyze store performance statistics and financial statements to identify improvements.
• Develop and implement tailored business performance plans for store managers.
• Facilitate employee training and succession planning to boost competency.
• Prepare detailed reports on store performance and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Education

Advanced certificates in business/management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Management Information Systems

Job description

This role is with a leading retail company focused on optimizing store performance, developing sales strategies, and ensuring adherence to company standards and goals across designated regions. The company aims to achieve financial targets and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Role Summary

The Area Manager/Financial Development Officer will oversee day-to-day operations across designated regions, focusing on optimizing store performance, developing sales strategies, and ensuring adherence to company standards. This role involves extensive travel, collaborating with store managers, and driving excellence across multiple locations, playing a critical role in achieving financial targets and mentoring store teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximize the profitability of New Goods, Second-Hand Goods, and SSB profit centers.
• Implement and maintain high merchandising standards and marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate stock availability and manage stock age, damages, and discontinued items.
• Monitor returns, discounts, store budgets, and organize monthly stock takes.
• Analyze store performance statistics and financial statements to identify improvement areas.
• Develop and implement tailored business performance plans for store managers.
• Facilitate employee training and succession planning to enhance competency levels.
• Prepare detailed reports on store performance and ensure compliance with legislative and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior management role.
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and management information systems.
• Financial acumen, with experience in budget analysis and P&L statements.
• A reliable vehicle and willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to pass a polygraph test.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced certificates in business, management, or related fields.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to inspire a team.