Area Manager (Mthatha)

Job Title: Area Manager – Clothing Retail
Location: Eastern Cape
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to join our clothing company in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clothing retail management, with a passion for driving store performance and maintaining high standards across multiple locations. This role requires someone who is proactive, results-driven, and ready to take on a dynamic leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the performance of multiple stores within the Eastern Cape region.
• Drive sales and profitability, ensuring targets are met and exceeded across all stores.
• Train, develop, and support store managers and their teams, ensuring high standards of customer service and store operations.
• Analyze sales reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards in all stores.
• Plan and conduct regular store visits, providing feedback and guidance to improve store performance.
• Implement and monitor merchandising strategies to align with company goals and market trends.
• Manage stock levels and inventory, ensuring product availability while minimizing excess stock.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Area Manager in the clothing retail industry (this is non-negotiable).
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and improving store performance.
• Must come from a clothing retail background; other retail experience will not be considered.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the Eastern Cape region.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle are essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Analytical skills for interpreting sales data and implementing strategies for improvement.

Important:

Please do not apply if you do not meet all the above requirements. We are looking for candidates with a solid clothing retail background who understand the specific challenges and demands of this sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15000,00 - R17000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently an area manager? If so how many years experience do you have?
• Are you currently working as an area manager within clothing retail?
• Do you have your license and own vehicle?

Location:

• Mthatha, Eastern Cape (Required)