Job Descriptions

The Area Manager is a key resource in ensuring that their Shop Managers maximize the commercial performance of their retail shops and deliver exceptional Guest Experience. The Area Manager also establish a bridge between back-office and their network of stores which they control /audit on a continuous basis and implement corrective solutions and actions. Job Responsibilities: - Promote delivery of exceptional Guest Experience & build customer loyalty - Manage store topline & gross margin achievement - Budget Management- Actively participate in preparation and execution of store budget (mainly top line) - Network changes (New store opening and store closure) - Ensure commercial preparation of store before opening and during first months of operations. - Propose remedial plan before store closure and execute phasing out plan during closure - Product and coaching related to product - Act as the product champion and the link between back-office and the shop floor employees - Effectively review & manage store operations - Make sure that stores are properly staffed and monitor that administrative responsibilities are assigned to one specific staff at all time - Monitor that administrative responsibilities are assigned at all time to, at least, one specific staff and that administrative KPIs are properly cascaded down to the concerned staff - Assortment , Visual Merchandising and Marketing Monitor that VM & marketing activities are executed in network of stores Store Inventory Management - Responsible of stock variance in stores along with store managers - Effectively manage & control store expenses (Uniforms, VM, store expenses, etc.) - Ensure expenses related to uniform and petty cash remains within budget - Team Management - Act as a coordinator between store network and local back-office for smooth execution of activities Previous Experience

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