Key Requirements

• Grade 12 is essential.
• A valid Driver’s license is essential.
• A Retail/Business/Marketing Management diploma would be a definite advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience with a major retail chain of which a minimum of 2 years must be within a Senior Management role. 
• Proven work experience as an Area Manager
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.
• Willingness to travel and to be away from home for extended periods.’
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Key Responsibilities

• Support Store Managers with day-to-day store operation.
• Evaluate store and individual performances.
• Identify hiring needs, select and training of new staff members.
• Evaluating store and individual performances.
• Training and developing existing staff, ensuring succession plan and career path is in place.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.
• Generate and exceed sales budget and growth.
• Manage operational risk and shrinkage within the area.
• Ability to measure and analyse key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Analyse market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
• Suggest new services / products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.