Area Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for managing respective showrooms in their
area so as to ensure maximum sales, maximum profitability, effective stock
management to increase customer satisfaction and ensure continued business
growth. The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining the desired
visual merchandising, retail operations, customer service, replenishment,
recovery standards in his/her area in the store in all aspects.The job holder
is also responsible for sponsoring and coaching the team and driving
continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities

‎1.

Sales and Commercial Performance of the Area

Maximize sales and profitability of the area
Formulate and implement store strategies and procedures
Coach Store Managers to use commercial information effectively
Control costs within budgetary guidelines
Promote awareness of local trading patterns, the trading environment and
competitor activity
Identify internal and external commercial opportunities
Maximize productivity in stores through effective deployment of resources
Increase market share in the area and study competition regularly
Monitor and control expenses ( overtime, local, stock and consumables) through
efficient store operations
Look at prospective sites and evaluate new sites

‎2.

Operational Standards and Management

Execute new store openings and re-fits.
Execute promotions are implemented according to guidelines and that
local/seasonal promotional opportunities are identified and maximized.
Ensure maintainence and regular review of store operational and corporate
standards leading to standardization of systems
Monitor inventory management systems within the area (stock
availabililty,order management, back store management, stock consolidation and
transfer)
Ensure ontime stock count and effective stock management (right product is
available at the right time in all stores)
Monitor staffing levels in stores within the area to ensure resources are
effectively deployed
Monitor store administration through periodical store visits and retail
meetings to maximize operational efficiency within the area
Ensure all the stores are in compliance with all employment and state laws,
health and safety standards
Ensure all the stores portrays the company image in all aspects of personal
presentation and adheres to the company dress code as laid out by the Company
Maintain best retail standards in all showrooms as per market positioning of
the brand
Initiate timely action on slow moving and non-moving products
Furnish regular product feedback to the senior management and the buying
department.
Supervise the visual merchandising function to ensure that they support the
brand and intended theme.
Execute and monitor stores for events like sale, promotions etc.

‎3.

People Management

Support induction of new recruits through buddy system
Manage, develop and motivate staff to increase sales and improve efficiency
Ensure right mix of staffing across all showrooms
Train/Assist Store Managers in conducting staff welfare activities
Ensure that all new recruits understand their job and settle down well within
the company
Assist Store Managers in grievance handling and disciplinary actions
Ensure skill development of showroom staffs through Job rotation and Learning
& Development
Monitor and appraise the performance of showroom staffs in coordination with
showroom managers and developing individual career plans.
Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal
Oversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the direct reportees
Monitor staff welfare ( staff accommodation and transport) and facilitate
complaint resolution
Ensure effective resource planning and succession planning

‎4.

Customer Focus

Implements a high standard of customer focus within the store in the area
through effective coaching
Regularly assesses customer service standards within store
Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained at the highest level in all
stores
Assess mystery shopping feedback and prepare action plan for improvement
Create seamless customer service orientation among store employees by ensuring
timely and efficient customer service

Qualifications

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Primary Location: AE-AE-United Arab Emirates
Work location/ موقع العمل: Landmark Tower - Dubai , , Dubai25030 ‎25030
Job: Retail Operations
Organization: Lifestyle UAE
Schedule label /الجدول الزمني: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting/نشر تسمية الوظيفة: Jul ‎5, ‎2022, ‎9:39:‎07 AM