Area Manager - Johannesburg

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury brand seeks a retail manager to enhance operational excellence and brand consistency across locations. The ideal candidate will possess luxury retail experience, a diploma in management, and robust problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team focused on performance optimization and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in retail process improvement.
• Luxury retail experience essential.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans/English); a third language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and ensure brand consistency.
• Implement improvements based on sales data analysis.
• Manage workforce scheduling and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

People Management

Data Analysis

Education

National Diploma in Retail Management or Business Management

Grade 12 / Standard 10

Tools

Excel

Job description

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to uphold the prestige of an internationally recognised luxury brand by driving operational excellence, ensuring brand consistency, and optimising performance across all locations. The successful candidate will combine sharp commercial acumen with a deep understanding of luxury service standards, compliance, and operational efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10.
• National Diploma in Retail Management or Business Management.
• Luxury retail experience is essential
• 3–5 years’ experience in retail process improvement and project management.
• Experience handling IR matters, workforce scheduling, health and safety, and compliance audits.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans/English); a third language is advantageous.

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Excel for product schedules and data analysis.
• Proven skills in problem-solving, people management, and industrial relations.
• Ability to analyse sales data, implement improvements, and manage inventory efficiently.
• Deep understanding of retail Health & Safety requirements.
• Expertise in effective workforce planning to optimise labour costs.

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