Role: Regional ManagerLocation: Durban KZNPurpose of the Role:The Regional Manager will be responsible for leading (size of area), building and managing the required area by driving a sales culture to deliver on the business objectives.Requirements:Tertiary Qualification advantageousGrade 12 qualification5 years Management Experience within the apparel retail sectorCompetencies:Sales DrivenStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to continuously motivateAbility to demonstrate sales coaching and leadershipA track record of leading peopleAttention to detailAbility to demonstrate excellent communication skillsSound understanding of industry requirementsGood Relationship building skillsRole:The Regional Manager will be responsible for leading (size of area), building and managing the required area by driving a sales culture to deliver on the business objectives.Sales Operations through effective leadershipTo ensure that the Management team is empowered to ensure relevant sales target are met and exceededDevelop and implement new sales strategies to ensure regional growthEnsuring that the Management team implements administrative duties to drive sales, including; the implementation of markdowns, promotions and effective merchandisingTo keep the management team motivated to ensure staff morale within the region is at its optimum levelImplement new and innovative strategies to reward performers and motivate non performersFocus on trends, opportunities and patterns relating to sales within the industryKeeping up to date with competitor service offerings and industry developmentsNew store developmentTo ensure regional expansion in terms of continuously adding to the store compliment within your regionTo source potential new stores within the region, conducting viewings of potential new stores and reviewing new storesPeople LeadershipTo ensure that Area Managers are equipped to drive sales within the regionBe the bridge of communication between Head Office and the Operations Team within the regionEnsure that Area Managers are constantly motivated to ensure optimum levels of performance.To provide business leadership by upskilling Area Managers in all aspects ranging from increasing sales to ensuring administrative functions are diligently carried outEnsure that relevant H.R. functions, including Disciplinary Hearings, CCMA, Recruitment, Training and Development are efficiently carried outAdministrative ManagementEmpower Area Managers to ensure administrative functions are efficiently carried outConstant monitoring of Area Managers relating to Key Controls, Rosters, Marketing, Merchandising, Reporting, Stock Counts and Discipline Measures.