Regional Manager - 6 Months Fixed Term Contact at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• Diploma or Degree in Retail, Business, or related field (essential)
• 8–10 years’ experience in retail clothing
• Minimum 4–5 years in a senior multi-store leadership role (Area/Regional level)
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-location operations
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP/reporting systems)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively across the region

Regional Strategy & Commercial Performance

• Own and drive sales, profitability, and growth across the province
• Develop and execute regional business strategies aligned to company objectives
• Monitor and analyse performance across all areas and stores, identifying risks and opportunities
• Drive achievement of sales targets, GP, and operational KPIs

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and Store Managers across the region
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability
• Ensure consistent and effective performance management practices

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and procedures across all stores
• Drive compliance with audit, risk, OHS, and security standards
• Conduct regional store reviews and audits to ensure alignment
• Ensure effective stock management, shrinkage control, and operational efficiency

Customer Experience & Brand Execution

• Drive a customer-first culture across all stores in the region
• Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising and brand standards
• Monitor and improve customer experience and service delivery

Financial & Performance Management

• Own and manage the regional budget, cost control, and financial performance
• Monitor expenses, shrinkage, and stock losses across all areas
• Provide performance insights and recommendations to improve results
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the region

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Executive Leadership, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Ensure alignment between Head Office strategy and regional execution
• Influence and drive cross-functional collaboration across the business

Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and drive strategic initiatives and transformation projects within the region
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and customer experience
• Support implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives