Area Manager (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Bataan, Pangasinan)

JOB PURPOSE:

The Area Manager is in charge of the general supervision of several and different retail locations of the company. The function involves a broad spectrum of activities to ensure excellent execution. Activities involve people management, cash operations, physical inventory, data management, store display and maintenance, supply chain and others. 

JOB DEscriptION:

Sales and Profitability 

Track and implement financial quotas for the store and staff based on the stated financial  goals of the business. Promote profit of store operations by analyzing sales trends and making data-backed  decisions Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing  operating and financial statements for profitability ratios. Develop business strategies to raise our customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize  profitability. 

Cost Management 

Review store sales numbers, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory loss.Develop a plan to suggest to management how each store could improve in order to  maximize profits and reduce loss at the store level. Maximize profits through proper inventory management and staffing. Manage all expense within established budget 

Inventory Analysis 

Forecast sales figures and inventory requirements for each location. Conduct a periodic inventory analysis for each store and using that analysis coupled with  sales figures to determine the optimal stock levels. Determine how much of each product or brand should be ordered for each store when it  should be delivered and encourages ordering protocols to optimize store stock to build  sales figures without overstocking. 

Store Operations 

Reinforce the Area Coordinators to Implement company policies and procedures, store  standards, cash handling; and ensure all company SOPs are complied. Assess and identify new opportunities for growth in current and prospective markets.Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.

People Management  

Responsible for making sure that all stores under his or her leadership are staffed correctly  at all times.Accurately estimate the needs of each store and work with the store's staff to solve conflicts.Ensure that scheduling needs are met and assist in improving employee performance and  retention. This involves periodic site visits to check employee performance and gauge  customer satisfaction. Ensures that department goals are communicated, understood and implemented in the  branch Ensures stores are staffed by producing and communicating schedules to the store  crew/leader on a daily basis. Maintains effective control, supervision and high service standards by coordinating tasks  and work and ensuring that staff have the necessary resources to effectively perform their  jobs. Identify training needs of the team members, sends them to training or act as a mentor.evaluate the performance of Area Coordinators, provide feedback and coaching to ACs.

Decision making 

Decisions are made in a timely manner and according to approved authority.Decisions requiring approval of or consultation with superiors are made accordingly.

Customer Service 

Live up the WOW Customer Service by ensuring that customers have a good experience.Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc.) ∙ Be a shining example of well behavior and high performance 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of any Business course or any related course. At least 3- 7 years of working experience. Must have a background in Operations Management. Work Experience in retail industry is a plus. Familiar with SWOT Analysis, Forecasting, Sales and Cost Analysis Highly motivated by targets and achieving set goals Deliver accurate and high quality work. Work effectively with other areas of the company. Personable, with good communication skills – written and verbal. Ability to solve complex problems Must be analytical and critical thinkers Has a strong business acumen Has the ability to lead people and work collaboratively with Senior LeadersCan work in shifting schedule, weekends and holiday. Has a strong commitment to organization, accuracy and meeting deadlines, interested in molding great teams, and has passion for excellence.