Regional Retail Area Manager — Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Retail Area Manager to oversee multiple store locations in the Upington, Northern Cape region. This senior role demands strong operational acumen, people leadership, and a proven ability to drive sales and profitability across a portfolio of stores.

You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and foster a high-performance culture. Travel within the region is required; a Bachelor’s degree and extensive retail experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in multi-site or area retail management.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop store teams to high performance.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, financial management, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and market share targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to Store Managers within the designated area.
• Monitor store performance, analyze KPIs, and implement action plans to drive improvements.
• Ensure brand standards, operational procedures, and visual merchandising across all stores.
• Recruit, train, and develop Store Managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage operational budgets and P&L statements for the area, optimizing costs and maximizing revenue.
• Oversee inventory management, loss prevention, and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess performance, provide feedback, and offer support.
• Identify market opportunities and competitive threats, adapting strategies as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between store operations and corporate headquarters.

Skills

Retail management

Multi-site management

People leadership

Sales growth

Strategic thinking

Budgeting / P&L

Brand standards

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Retail management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Retail Area Manager to oversee multiple store locations in the Upington, Northern Cape region. This senior role demands strong operational acumen, people leadership, and a proven ability to drive sales and profitability across a portfolio of stores.

You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and foster a high-performance culture. Travel within the region is required; a Bachelor’s degree and extensive retail experience are preferred.