Area manager Coastal Operations

To be able to start as soon as possible

Job Description:

At our client you will experience a vibrant business environment that challenges our team to innovate continually ensuring our position as leaders in the South African fashion industry.

Exploring our stores or offices reveals a deep passion for fashion and a strong drive for success among our team members crucial elements to stay ahead of our competitors.

We seek a selfmotivated individual with proven retail management expertise capable of thriving in a fastpaced dynamic setting. This dedicated retail professional must share our values of fashion excellence in customer service and quality. Responsibilities include maximizing turnover and profits managing expenses within budget enhancing store aesthetics and elevating customer service at 68 stores in the Coastal Region.

Requirements

Matric (a businessrelated qualification is advantageous)

Experience/Knowledge:

Prior experience as an Area Manager overseeing multiple stores

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook)

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

Supervise multiple locations within a designated region ensuring compliance with company policies.

Flexibility to travel outside Cape Town when required

Develop strategies to achieve operational and financial targets.

Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure goal attainment.

Monitor financial reports sales expenses and profitability taking necessary corrective actions.

Foster positive relationships with customers and vendors.

Conduct regular site visits to maintain performance standards.

Uphold company facility standards.

Address employee and customer issues with emotional intelligence.

Collaborate with departments like marketing and human resources to align locations with company objectives.

Engage in employee recruitment and selection.

Operate independently with efficiency.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word Outlook)

Energetic selfdriven and resilient with a passion for fashion.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong management and industrial relations skills.

Understanding of merchandising principles fashion and customercentred approach.

Must have drivers license and own vehicle.

Benefits

Company will compensate for the car allowance and Petrol

No overstay travel required when doing store visits unless imperative need but this is hardly

Matric (a business-related qualification is advantageous) Experience/Knowledge: Prior experience as an Area Manager overseeing multiple stores Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Technical and Behavioural Competencies: Supervise multiple locations within a designated region, ensuring compliance with company policies. Flexibility to travel outside Cape Town when required Develop strategies to achieve operational and financial targets. Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure goal attainment. Monitor financial reports, sales, expenses, and profitability, taking necessary corrective actions. Foster positive relationships with customers and vendors. Conduct regular site visits to maintain performance standards. Uphold company facility standards. Address employee and customer issues with emotional intelligence. Collaborate with departments like marketing and human resources to align locations with company objectives. Engage in employee recruitment and selection. Operate independently with efficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) Energetic, self-driven, and resilient with a passion for fashion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong management and industrial relations skills. Understanding of merchandising principles, fashion, and customer-centred approach. Must have drivers license and own vehicle.