District Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement plan

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic District Manager to oversee multiple store locations in the Limpopo region, based in Polokwane. The role focuses on driving sales performance, operational excellence, and leading store managers to meet regional targets.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in multi-unit retail management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for growth in challenging markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in multi-unit retail management or district management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and profitability goals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the district.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple retail stores within the district.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective strategies and promotions.
• Ensure adherence to operational standards, merchandising guidelines, and policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop store managers and teams.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and address feedback.

Skills

Multi-unit retail management

Leadership

Sales strategy

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented District Manager to oversee multiple store locations within the Limpopo region, based in Polokwane . This role is responsible for driving sales performance, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a team of store managers to achieve regional targets. You will be instrumental in implementing company strategies, maintaining high customer service standards, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for driving business growth in a challenging market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the performance of multiple retail stores within the assigned district.
• Drive sales and profitability by implementing effective sales strategies and promotions.
• Ensure consistent adherence to operational standards, merchandising guidelines, and company policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop store managers and their teams.
• Monitor store performance metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and address customer feedback proactively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-unit retail management or district management .
• Proven track record of achieving sales and profitability goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within the district.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement plan.
• Travel allowance and expenses covered.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic work environment in Polokwane .