Area Managers (Grocery Retail Chain) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• The Area Manager will be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that there is a clear plan in place which enables the adoption and growth of revenue for the stores within the designated territory or region.
• This role will work closely with the Sales and Store Team to create and achieve the highest possible productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sales Manager, Store Managers, and staff to achieve better results and be more successful.
• Maximize the sales of the stores.
• Setting financial goals and sales targets
• Ensure that the store's general and daily operations are conducted according to the company’s rules and regulations.
• Take all steps necessary for having excellent store employees.
• Ensure the lowest possible costs for all operations and procedures.
• Working in cooperation with all other departments in order to let the company achieve better results and be more successful.
• Achieve the highest possible productivity.
• Analyze data daily to spot trends/opportunities and act upon them.
• Provide regular updates to team members and management.
• Regularly review stores and ensure documentation is followed.
• Work with the product team to ensure strong coverage and reach of products.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ cognate experience in retail management operations, sales, and P&L.
• B.sc / H.ND in any related field from a reputable university
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to reason and take decisions, especially in trying circumstances.
• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Must be analytical and comfortable reviewing data. Proficiency in Excel required
• Must be motivated, organized, and determined
• Must be results-driven, commercially aware, and have problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks, can work with a plan, and work in a fast pace environment
• Sound management, communication, and negotiation skills;