Overview

I am seeking a self-motivated, goal orientated individual, passionate about the Company and their career development, to manage stores in the Southern Region. You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the effective implementation of strategies in line with the company vision.

Experience & Qualifications

A minimum of three year’s management experience in Operations in a retail environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels
Proven managerial and leadership skills (inspirational leadership)
Proactive management and the ability to work unaided
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Qualification in Business or Retail Management advantageous
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel extensively within the region
Requirements

Lead a team of store managers towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals
Optimise and oversee in-store operations to ensure efficiency
Attention to financial performance in order to ensure that stores are profitable and stay within budget
Ensure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines
Deal with challenges by providing creative and practical solutions
Evaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to ensure improvement
To participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and customer service
To promote equality and diversity as part of culture of the organisation
To ensure that the people-perspective is represented in strategic decisions and that the workplace is proactively managed
Provide teams with a stimulating and supportive environment and drive their growth and development
Decisive thinking and an ability to analyze information quickly and use it to make robust decisions
Ability to work well with a range of people both within and outside of the organization
A strong inclination to take on additional responsibilities and ensure delivery with high level of commitment
Leading and driving change management projects and promoting Operational projects and initiatives to internal clients and getting their buy in
The ability to lead in a highly pressurized, rapidly growing environment
Personal Skills/Attributes

An emotionally intelligent, inspiring leader
Action orientated/results driven
A strategic mind-set
Ability to convert vision and strategy into actions and results
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Planning and organizing
Strong delegation skills
Sound decision making ability
Team work
Conflict management
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
People focused
High tolerance for stress