Area Manager - KZN & Eswatini (Newcastle)

Clicks Group Limited; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited invites applications for the Area Manager position overseeing KZN & Eswatini (Newcastle). You will lead store management teams across the region to deliver sales, profit and compliance targets, while driving cost-effective operation and customer experience.

The role requires a B.Com or Diploma/B Pharm and at least 5 years in area management within retail, with strong financial management skills and the ability to build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: B.Com Degree or Diploma /B Pharm (retail/finance management, pharmacy or related)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an area management role within a retail store operations environment with exposure to managing a diverse team
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct store management teams to achieve sales, profit and compliance targets.
• Deliver and manage financial targets for the area.
• Ensure processes and compliance across the area.
• Identify, elevate and deliver continuous business process improvements within the area that improves operational execution and manages risk.
• Monitor area performance, identify and analyse trends, report on business performance and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• To be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Skills

Retail Management

HR Management

Change Management

Business Acumen

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Education

B.Com Degree

Diploma / B Pharm

Retail/Finance Related

Job description

Area Manager - KZN & Eswatini (Newcastle)

Listing reference: click_026298

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver cost effective operational strategy and service excellence by leading and directing the store management teams in order to deliver on the brands sales, profit and compliance targets leading to a competitive advantage for the brand

• To implement area business opportunities to gain market differentiation that results in sales and profit growth through continuous competitor analysis
• To deliver and manage financial targets for the area
• To deliver and manage internal processes, procedures and compliance for the area
• To identify, elevate and deliver continuous business process improvements within the area that improves operational execution and manages risk
• To monitor area performance, identify and analyse trends, report on business performance and ensure appropriate actions are taken
• To generate, analyse and act on relevant reports and provide feedback within specified timeframes
• To be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values
• To implement, drive and monitor customer service initiatives and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience and achieves club card participation targets
• To implement and deliver on the store expansion growth targets for the area that delivers convenience to the customer
• To implement the people strategy that ensures on-going pharmacy and professional development, builds capacity and capability to meet current and future business developments in line with the Brands Talent and Transformation agenda
• To support and deliver the regions retention strategy so as to sustain the staffing needs of the business with specific reference to scarce and critical skills and ensure consistent business performance
• To deliver adherence to HR policies and procedures that is aligned to corporate governance

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: B.Com Degree or Diploma /B Pharm (retail/finance management, pharmacy or related)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an area management role within a retail store operations environment with exposure to managing a diverse team
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial rations, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Retail Management
• Human Resource Management
• Change Management
• Business Acumen
• Commercial and Entrepreneurial Awareness
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Decision-Making Skills
• Able to motivate people
• Persuading Skills
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.We also encourage people with disabilities to apply