JOB PURPOSE
The Area Operations Manager is assigned a specific geographical area in which he/she supervises, organizes and manages the overall operations, performance and profitability of franchise stores; and other important aspects of store operations and to ensure full compliance to the company standard.
REPSONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates seaso
nal inventory preparation and directs inventory shortage program ba
sed on individual store needs.Co
nducts regular store visits including unannounced visits, completes the appropriate paper work, and communicates the results to store team. Visits all stores in the area on a regular basis.Respo
nds to directives in an accurate and timely manner and ensures the same compliance from all stores in the area.Coaches, counsels and directs store supervisors on daily operation procedures. Leads the team in the execution of standards to create excellent customer experience. Provides performance feedback to Store Supervisors.Ensures stores achieve their quantitative objectives including: sales, labor, shrinkage and expense management.Coordinates and oversees designs and structuring of new stores/outletsEnsures that all local store programs (activities, merchandising displays, point of purchase) within the area will enhance brand equity and promote intended sales generating activities.Uses understanding of retail trade area and competition in formulating strategies to promote store visibility and strengthen leadership of the brand in his/her assigned area. Analyzes financial data to recognize trends, build on strengths, support weak areas and note any unusual occurrences. Trains Store team in recognizing and influencing their business by understanding financial reports, and acting on the knowledge.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Business-Related Course experience5 years relevant experience as Area Operations Manager of a retail storePresent experience as Area Operations Manager handling multiple stores/areasExperience in the Pharma Retail industry would be a distinct advantage.Able to identify problems and choose a logical solution.Able to understand the functio
nal aspects of store operatio
nsAble to persuade corporate account for company owned.Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Generika Drugstore is the pioneer in the retail of generic medicines in the country established in 2003. Generika Drugstore provides access to quality affordable generic medicines specially to underserved communities. With over 800 stores nationwide and growing, Generika Drugstore aims to become the most innovative drugstore chain driven by a strong sense of social purpose. Generika Drugstore is at the forefront in providing quality affordable healthcare with superior customer service.Generika Drugstore is a member of AC Health- a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation for its healthcare portfolio.