Trainee Regional Manager

Our client, a leading retail brand, is seeking a Trainee Regional Manager to join their team in the Limpopo area. The Trainee Regional Manager will be responsible for leading, building, and managing the region’s retail operations.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Operations through Effective Leadership:

- Empower the management team to ensure that sales targets are met and exceeded within the region.
- Oversee the implementation of markdowns, promotions, and effective merchandising to boost sales.
- Maintain high levels of motivation and staff morale by leading through example and providing support to Area Managers.
- Identify and analyse trends, opportunities, and patterns related to sales within the region and the retail industry.
- Keep up to date with competitor service offerings and industry developments to maintain competitive edge.

New Store Development:

- Drive regional expansion by continually adding new stores to the region.
- Source and evaluate potential locations for new stores, conducting viewings and reviewing feasibility for expansion.
- Ensure Area Managers are equipped and empowered to drive sales and operational excellence in their respective areas.
- Serve as the bridge of communication between the Head Office and regional Operations Teams.
- Provide motivation and leadership to ensure that the Area Managers are consistently performing at optimum levels.
- Upskill Area Managers on key aspects of business operations, including sales growth, administrative functions, and team management.
- Efficiently manage all Human Resources functions within the region, including disciplinary hearings, recruitment, training, and development.

Administrative Management:

- Empower Area Managers to ensure all administrative functions are completed efficiently, including key controls, rosters, marketing, and reporting.
- Monitor Area Managers to ensure compliance with stock counts, marketing initiatives, and company policies.
- Take responsibility for managing stock losses within the region, ensuring compliance with company standards and effective management of Area Managers.

Education Profile

- Matric (Grade 12)
- Drivers Licence
- Previous experience in a retail management role, preferably within a multi-store environment.
- Proven experience in managing sales teams, driving sales growth, and implementing operational strategies.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to empower and upskill teams.
- Solid understanding of retail sales operations, including stock management, markdowns, and promotions.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing retail environment.

Key Attributes:

- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to analyse and act upon sales and operational data.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for retail and customer service excellence.

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to jeri.c@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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