Area Manager X2 - Western Cape

Introduction To deliver cost effective operational strategy and service excellence by leading and directing the store management teams in order to deliver on the brands sales, profit and compliance targets leading to a competitive advantage for the brand. Duties & Responsibilities To implement area business opportunities to gain market differentiation that results in sales and profit growth through continuous competitor analysis To deliver and manage financial targets for the area To deliver and manage internal processes, procedures and compliance for the area To identify, escalate and deliver continuous business process improvements within the area that improves operational execution and manages risk To monitor area performance, identify and analyse trends, report on business performance and ensure appropriate actions are taken To generate, analyse and act on relevant reports and provide feedback within specified timeframes To be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values To implement, drive and monitor customer service initiatives and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience and achieves club card participation targets To implement and deliver on the store expansion growth targets for the area that delivers convenience to the customer To implement the people strategy that ensures on-going pharmacy and professional development, builds capacity and capability to meet current and future business developments in line with the Brands Talent and Transformation agenda To support and deliver the regions retention strategy so as to sustain the staffing needs of the business with specific reference to scarce and critical skills and ensure consistent business performance To deliver adherence to HR policies and procedures that is aligned to corporate governance Desired Experience & Qualification Education and Experience Requirements:Essential: Grade 12Desirable: B.Com Degree or Diploma /B Pharm (retail/finance management, pharmacy or related)Minimum 5 years' experience in an area management role within a retail store operations environment with exposure to managing a diverse teamExtensive people management experienceFinancial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial rations, etc.)Job Knowledge and Skills Required:Retail ManagementFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementHuman Resource ManagementChange ManagementBusiness AcumenCommercial and Entrepreneurial AwarenessCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAble to motivate peoplePersuading SkillsEssential CompetenciesDeciding and Initiating ActionLeading and SupervisingAdhering to Principles and ValuesPresenting and Communicating InformationAnalysingPlanning and OrganisingDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsCoping with Pressures and SetbacksEntrepreneurial and Commercial ThinkingKindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.