Retail District Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a results-driven Retail District Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores in the Kimberley region. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving sales, delivering operational excellence, and upholding brand standards across multiple locations.

The role requires strong multi-unit management, coaching store managers, managing P&L, and frequent travel within the district. Remote planning and administrative duties complete the hybrid schedule, with performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-unit retail management across multiple stores.
• Ability to drive sales, manage operations, and lead teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of retail financial metrics and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of store managers within the district.
• Drive sales performance and profitability across all stores.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and visual standards.
• Conduct regular store visits, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Recruit and develop staff; monitor costs and budgets.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Travel frequently within the Kimberley district.
• Collaborate with head office on regional strategies.

Skills

Multi-unit mgmt

Leadership

P&L management

Store operations

Travel flexibility

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS systems

Retail software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing national retailer, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Retail District Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores in the Kimberley region. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving sales performance, ensuring operational excellence, and upholding brand standards across multiple retail locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-unit management experience, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset focused on maximizing profitability and customer satisfaction. This hybrid role involves significant travel to stores within the Kimberley district for direct oversight and support, complemented by remote strategic planning and administrative responsibilities. You will be instrumental in developing store managers and teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of retail store managers within the assigned district.
• Drive sales performance and profitability across all stores in the district.
• Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, procedures, and visual merchandising standards.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess operations, provide coaching, and ensure performance targets are met.
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and key staff members.
• Monitor financial performance, including P&L, budgets, and operational costs.
• Implement and enforce loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Foster a positive and high-performance culture throughout the district.
• Collaborate with head office departments on regional strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in multi-unit retail management, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales, manage operations, and lead teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of retail financial metrics and P&L management.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Proficiency in retail management software and POS systems.
• Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the district.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Kimberley area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Generous employee discounts on merchandise.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment in the Kimberley region.