Area Manager (Retail)
Southey Contracting Offshore Division
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sales Strategy and Performance Monitoring:
- Strategically monitor the sales performance of all stores within your area.
- Analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to identify trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with store managers to develop action plans for achieving targets.
- Implement effective sales strategies to enhance revenue and meet objectives.
- Workforce Planning and HR Support:
- Develop staffing schedules that align with budgetary considerations and demand fluctuations.
- Provide support to store managers in HR-related matters, including recruitment, scheduling and discipline.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting employee development and engagement.
- Operational Excellence:
- Act as a point of contact for store managers in handling operational challenges and resolving issues promptly.
- Ensure that stores operate in compliance with company policies, protocols, and guidelines.
- Oversee store maintenance activities, escalating critical issues for timely resolution.
- Compliance and Auditing:
- Conduct compliance assessments of stores, particularly focusing on banking, cash management, and cash-based activities.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure thorough and clear DOL (Department of Labor) store audits.
- Uphold Health & Safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both employees and customers.
- Brand Consistency:
- Maintain a consistent and distinctive Brand look and feel across all stores.
- Collaborate with Visual Managers to ensure that the brand's visual merchandising guidelines are adhered to.
- Industry Awareness and Adaptation:
- Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in retail management.
- Adapt strategies to align with changing market conditions and consumer preferences.