Area Manager: Strategic Retail Growth Leader

P&L; Limpopo; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

P&L is seeking an Area Manager for the Limpopo region to protect and grow market share while driving profitability in accordance with the company strategy. The role requires strong leadership, accounting acumen, and extensive retail management experience across multiple stores.

You will oversee strategic plans, customer service initiatives, asset control, and human resource management, including staff recruitment, development, and motivation, with extensive travel across the area.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least 5 years Retail Management experience.
• Must have strong Accounting Skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must have strong Leadership Skills.
• Must have strong Administrative Skills.
• Must have sound knowledge of OHSA.
• Must have strong Human Resource Skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Valid Driver's License and must be able and willing to travel extensively.
• Valid ID or valid Work Permit (local).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a Strategic Plan for the Area by Store.
• Ensure the Strategic Plan is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives.
• Grow transactions, sales and market share in existing Stores as defined in the Strategic Plan.
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category.
• Open up New Stores in line with the Area and Company Strategic Plan.
• Implementing of the Customer Service Strategic Plan.
• Relocate or Refurbish old Stores.
• Develop Action Plans to protect the markets where Competitors are entering the markets.
• Achieve monthly targets and budgets set by Strategic Plan.
• Implementing and monitoring the Customer Service Strategy.
• Reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service.
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market.
• Take action on price surveys.
• Manage and control shrinkage within the Area by Store.
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed Assets).
• Managing Debtors and Return to Drawer cheques within the Area by Store.
• Analyse security requirements and recommend changes.
• Maintain Company Vehicles as per Policy.
• Ensure Stores are open according to programme and feasibility study.
• Ensure work to be carried out is according to set specifications.
• Reporting of progress on site.
• Ensure that minimum Store Audit achieved.
• Ensure all bulk orders are received according to Project Plan.
• Ensure Store Layout according to standard specifications.
• Ensure Stores are Refitted / Relocated according to programme.

Skills

Accounting Skills

Leadership Skills

Administrative Skills

OHSA Knowledge

HR Skills

Computer Literacy

Valid Driver's License

Willingness to Travel

ID/Work Permit

Education

Grade 12

Job description

P&L is seeking an Area Manager for the Limpopo region to protect and grow market share while driving profitability in accordance with the company strategy. The role requires strong leadership, accounting acumen, and extensive retail management experience across multiple stores.

You will oversee strategic plans, customer service initiatives, asset control, and human resource management, including staff recruitment, development, and motivation, with extensive travel across the area.