Area Manager at Talented Recruitment Specialists

• Our client, a well-established retail company based in Durban, is seeking an ambitious and driven Area Manager to join their dynamic retail team.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Administration of Stock Counts, including accurate and efficient Stock Counts with minimum disruptions to the Business.
• Responsibility for Administration and Management of Staffing, including Stores Training & Development, Contracts, Terminations and Disciplinary processes.
• Administration and Management of Stores, including Overtime management.
• Strategic planning and implementation to identify, develop and maintain Stores that fall within your portfolio so that they trade profitably and within expectation. This includes the management of non-performing Stores as per instructions and guidance provided to you.
• Responsibility for General Administration e.g. Administration for opening new Stores and closure of discontinued Stores, general Administration etc.
• Strategic planning and implementation to identify and close out Risk and Safety areas of the Business.
• Forward thinking to assist with development and growth of the Business.
• Self-discipline, focus and planning to ensure duties are performed and deadlines are met. This includes follow up and follow through of tasks until successful completion within acceptable times frames.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimum direction and follow up from Line Managers. This includes acceptable communication with your Stores and Line Managers.
• Responsibility for compliance to Operational, Legal and Statutory requirements.
• Driving Cost Saving initiatives and awareness.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Must be able to travel across KZN.
• Valid driver’s licence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and isiZulu.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Computer literate, with at least basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.