Area Manager

Job brief

As an Area Manager, you are required to organize and oversee the operations of a number of stores. You will also assume the responsibility for the overall success of the stores by setting targets, supervising store managers and supervisors, and ensuring they are attained.

Effective area managers are skilled in managing diverse operations from a distance. Possess strategic mindset and are excellent leaders. Excellent abilities in financial and operations planning are also essential for the role. The goal is to ensure our stores will meet and exceed expectations of business development and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Formulate fruitful business development strategies to ensure long-term success
• Set standards and objectives for different stores and departments
• Optimize and oversee operations to ensure efficiency
• Lead a team of store managers and supervisors towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals
• Undertake sound financial management to ensure stores are profitable and stay within budget 
• Ensure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines
• Deal with problems by providing creative and practical solutions
• Evaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to improve it 
• Report to senior executives on progress and issues
• Assist upper management indecisions for expansion or acquisition