Job Role: Area ManagerLocation: Northern KZN / Zululand AreaYou will be responsible to manager 12 stores.Job Purpose:To ensure the delivery of all operational requirements throughout the stores in your areaTo drive sales and profitability through performance and development of managers and staffTo ensure all company standards, policies and procedures are adhering to at every level of operations.JOB REQUIREMENTS SALESTo drive sales within area and maximize profitability within area.To motivate and create energy and synergy with the store environment.Ensure stores have all relevant stock, knowledge and tools to be able to achieve targets set outTo ensure all merchandising standards are implemented within the store in terms of layout, hanger disciplines, housekeeping, markdowns, visual displays and efficient layout of stockrooms.Work with stores within area to speedily rotate fast/slow moversCommunicate with buyers and replenishment department on loss opportunities and customer feedbackEnsure all promotion at the stores are implemented according to company requirements and done timeously.Communicate with marketing with feedback from all promo activitiesADMINEnsure all stock count reports are done daily and investigate any stock lossCheck all banking in terms of cash deposit and credit card sales are correct. All discrepancies to be investigated and if need be disciplinary action instituted.Follow up on all layby reportsCheck all refund/receipt reversal is done according to company policy. Investigate out of line transactionsEnsure all outstanding IBTS are resolved and shortage/overage queries with stores and warehouse are resolvedTo ensure you are present for stock takes at your store.To ensure all store are prepared for stock takes. Follow stock take procedure manualCheck all store registers are filled in correctly and payroll registers signed off before submitting to HRFollow up with all disciplinary issues with assistance from labour consultant (SEESA)Complete area manager checklist/admin check. Admin check must be once a month. All fraudulent activities must be reported to management.Send reports for each store visit to management (Ismail/Ridwaan)Staff:Provide continual training for all staffIdentify potential managers/2IC and put them on a training scheduleCreate a succession plan for each store including area managementEnsure dress code is maintained at store levelHave regular performance review for store managersEnsure all staff are aware of company policies and procedures .General:Your performance will reviewed every six monthPerformance will be judged in terms of store sales to budgets, stock loss, visual merchandising and admin work and teamwork within all departments.Salary increment will be based on your area performance and the overall performance of the company and will be under the discretion of the directors.The company might also request you to move to different areas as per company requirement.Need to inform Senior Management of new developments in regards to new centres, new sites and opportunities in new towns.#J-18808-Ljbffr
