Area Operations Manager | Eastern Visayas- Leyte Based

Industry Category	Services	Position	Armed Forces
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	All Cities	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Open to all levels	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-10-22	Valid Until	Long-term validity

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Control and Audit Function

Administers Loss Prevention audits and investigations and immediately acts on the results.Coordinates seasonal inventory preparation and directs inventory shortage program based on individual store needs.Conducts 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. Responds to directives in an accurate and timely manner and ensures the same compliance from all stores in the area.Ensures that cash handling and operations procedures and policies are strictly followed.Ensures stores are incompliance with company policies and procedures.

People Management

Ensures that stores have adequate manpower.  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 operational excellence in all stores at all times.

Below the line campaigns Expertise 

Ensures 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.  

Multi -Store Operations Management

Creates district implementation plans to support execution of regional and company initiatives to achieve both operational and business results. Follows up consistently to ensure accountability to plans.  Utilizes financial tools and analyzes financial reports to identify trends and issues in area performance.Provides the direction and communication necessary to achieve sales results and operating plan goals for stores.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.Achieves area quantitative objectives including sales, labor, profit margin and inventory loss.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLES, YOU NEED TO HAVE:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in any Business-Related Course experience5 years relevant experience as Store Manager of a retail storePresent experience as Operation Manager handling multiple stores/areasExperience in the Pharma Retail industry would be a distinct advantage.

COMPETENCIES

Able to establish or to attend store activities.Able to identify problems and choose a logical solution.Able to understand the functional aspects of store operations.Able to evaluate and analyze reports or data provided. Able to give instructions and supervise teams.Able to supervise team members within and outside of Store Activities.Able to exercise tact and diplomacyAble to deliberate or discuss Managerial matters with store operations members.Able to motivate team membersAble to persuade corporate account for company owned.Strong interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent team playerTime managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to render extended work hours as required by store activities

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.