Job title : Area Manager Clothing - Kenilworth
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 26, 2024
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As the Area Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of store managers across multiple locations, ensuring that every store operates at its best. You'll play a pivotal role in driving store performance by championing high standards, overseeing key HR functions, and leading impactful promotional campaigns. Your expertise in finance and administration will keep operations running smoothly, while your focus on store maintenance ensures a top-tier customer experience. You'll monitor and elevate store and department performance, aligning with company goals to boost sales, service, and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across your region and help shape the future of our stores.
Minimum requirements Grade 12 (matric)/N3 equivalent/Clothing degree 5 - 8 years experience as an Area Manager - ideally within the Clothing retail sector Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion Strong leadership and team building skills Must be computer literate SAP knowledge is an added advantage – run/analyze and interpret reports.
Competencies Customer-centric Strategic, innovative, and autonomous approach to problem solving Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality Strong and effective negotiation skills Decision-making skills Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability Computer literacy Assertive and able to communicate effectively High attention to detail Align with Pick N Pay values Networking and relationship-building skills Self-motivated and own development-driven mindset Strong leadership and team building skills
Key responsibilities Lead and support a team of managers and Crew in the Flagship store. Implement strategies to drive business performance to achieve target Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to company policies Analyze performance metrics and create actionable plans for improvement Recruiting and managing staff Managing stocktake planning and process Managing of disciplinary action and ER cases Ensuring Admin, Trade and people checks are in line with business standards Foster a positive and productive work environment Ensure Visual merchandise standards are adhered to in the store. Monitors staff appearance Monitors backup areas Monitors new lines available and merchandise according to dispatch guidelines Monitor total range display Monitors store/department housekeeping standards Monitors customer service standards adhered to Identifies staff training needs and coaches Crew Communicates expected standards and processes to the Manager/Crew Provides on-the-job knowledge skills and expertise to Managers/ Crew/Supervisors Approves store Kronos schedules Monitors store overtime costs Ensures promotion and display standards are adhered to Ensures general maintenance standards are adhered to –authorises any necessary
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