Coastal Area Manager (Western Cape, Durban, Garden Route, Eastern Cape and Namibia)

CaRRoL BoYeS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee operations and compliance across multiple stores. The successful candidate will be responsible for sales performance monitoring, workforce planning, and ensuring health and safety standards. With a National Diploma in Retail or Business Management, you will lead a team while demonstrating strong people management and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proactive in identifying, resolving, and communicating challenges.
• Able to differentiate between store-level and HR-level issues.
• Ability to maintain compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales performance and store operations.
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits.
• Develop staffing schedules aligned with demand.

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Proactive problem resolution

Detail-oriented

Results-focused

Education

National Diploma in Retail Management or Business Management

Job description

Overview

As an Area Manager responsible for operations and compliance, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of multiple retail stores within your designated area. Your comprehensive skill set covers overseeing sales performance, upholding compliance standards, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Reports to Chief Retail Officer
• Sales Strategy and Performance Monitoring
• Strategically monitor the sales performance of all stores within your area
• Analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to identify trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with store managers to develop action plans for achieving targets
• Implement effective sales strategies to enhance revenue and meet objectives
• Workforce Planning and HR Support: develop staffing schedules that align with budgetary considerations and demand fluctuations
• Provide support to store managers in HR-related matters, including recruitment, scheduling and discipline
• Foster a positive work environment by promoting employee development and engagement
• Operational Excellence: act as a point of contact for store managers in handling operational challenges and resolving issues promptly
• Ensure that stores operate in compliance with company policies, protocols, and guidelines
• Oversee store maintenance activities, escalating critical issues for timely resolution
• Compliance and Auditing: conduct compliance assessments of stores, focusing on banking, cash management, and cash-based activities
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure thorough and clear DOL (Department of Labor) store audits
• Uphold Health & Safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both employees and customers
• Brand Consistency: maintain a consistent and distinctive brand look and feel across all stores
• Collaborate with Visual Managers to ensure adherence to the brand's visual merchandising guidelines
• Industry Awareness and Adaptation: stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in retail management
• Adapt strategies to align with changing market conditions and consumer preferences
• Store process and other process improvement and implementation project management
• Dealing with IR matters
• Workforce scheduling
• Health and Safety at store level
• Compliance audits

Must have the following requirements

• National Diploma in Retail Management / Business Management
• People management & IR
• Be able to differentiate between what can be dealt with at store level & what needs to be escalated to HR
• Proactive in identifying, resolving, and communicating challenges - Meticulous and diligent
• Detail oriented - Able to show Initiative
• Able to work independently, and as part of team - An Analytical thinker
• Results Focused
• Able to show personal integrity, business ethics and values
• High energy levels and focus
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance