Area Manager

Job Description

We are looking for Area Manager for UAEJob Purpose:Actively contribute to the development of business including implementation, monitoring and review of a business strategy that maximizes the retail net profit by driving sales and controlling costs across all chain stores; to build motivated and high performing teams through effective leadership and management of retail staff. Successfully managing Retail Operations of the brand across all chain stores.Job Accountabilities:Business Management:- Ensure sales targets are communicated to the shop floor and sales are maximized.- Key focus on controlling costs such as manpower/ store operations and miscellaneous expenses.- To grow sales profit by motivating the staff to over achieve sales target.- To be aware of competition, retail sector trends and current trading opportunities.- To develop, implement, review and monitor the retail operating plan and budget.- To analyze information from POS (electronic point of sale) to seize opportunities and make informed management decisions, taking appropriate remedial action as required- To ensure all shops are efficiently and effectively managed, visiting them regularly, and monitoring their compliance with policy, procedure and standards.- To manage the warehouse operation in conjunction with Supply Chain Manager - Set and regulate product pricing using results of market and demand analysis - Evaluate operational and financial records to determine sales performance of a retail store - Prepare an annual report summarizing progress on short- and long-term plans - Develop forms and tools to increase operations efficiency and risk management. - Preparation of Sales Plan by category basis of LFL & seasonality & further ensuring achievement - Measures to augment the bottom line by cost cutting & high adequate mix of high margin & high value product lines - Planning & implementation of New Store Opening plans, Opening the store as per guidelines within agreed timelines - Administering weekly competition bench marking for new launches - Responsible for Business planning with expansion of Retail stores across region.Other Responsibilities:- Coordinate and maintain good relationships with the landlord, mall management and be involved with the various activities and promotions of the Mall and inform the Marketing department of the same.- To undertake all mandatory training as required by the brand and participate in appropriate in-service training as and when required.- Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regards to customer and staff.- To manage and ensure a strong communications network with the aim of developing effective working relationships.- To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.- Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.- To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of this post as may be requested by the management- Ensure advertising and promotion program is appropriate. - Smooth execution of various marketing plans & events like DSF, DSS, Flash/Super Sales Etc. - Developing relations with internal & external vendors to ensure adequate support when required.

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Area Manager