Area Manager (Store Manager) - Retail Sector

• Multi-national company.|Part of a newly launched business.

About Our Client
With the recent pandemic, and the path to recovery, a global brand is ready to set up their retail operation in Indonesia. If you love to be part of a hyper-growth organisation, and love to work in a dynamic retail environment where you will play a major contribution to the growth of the business, this might be the right opportunity for you. Our client is looking to hire an area manager (or store manager) to oversee a few of their stores which are about to open by end of 2023.

As a Store Manager or Area Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing the efficient and profitable operation of the retail stores. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and achieving sales and financial targets. Other responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, hiring, training and developing store staff members through setting performance expectations, and conducting performance evaluation.
• Maximising the sales of each store, and ensuring that general and daily operations of his stores are conducted according to the company's rules and regulations.
• Analysing data, customer trends and market insights to make informed business decisions.
• Implementing and maintaining store policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensuring the lowest possible costs and highest productivity for all operations and procedures.
• Working and collaborating with all other departments in order to achieve the company's goals.
• Developing and executing strategies to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability.
• Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate product delivery and providing reports to higher management on sales performance and inventory status.
• Managing a few stores and ensuring all stores are profitable.
• Monitoring inventory levels, product availability and visual merchandising standards and ensuring the stores are clean, and compliant with safety and health regulations.

The Successful Applicant
It is essential that the Indonesian candidate we are looking for has the drive to succeed, excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills and a sales-centric mind-set. Ideally, we are looking for Indonesian individuals with experience in the retail sector, to be familiar with an international mind-set.
Furthermore, you will be hands-on to personally drive and grow the business presence in Indonesia, elevating your own career as a result. To seize the opportunity, you should have:

• Or, if you have worked in start-up environment, you are also welcomed to apply.
• At least 6 years of working experience in a sales-related or stores-operation related role, ideally from retail background.
• University graduate major in a reputable university.
• Results-driven and being able to work with minimum supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a high-paced growth
• Complete fluency in both English and Indonesian, spoken and written as well as strong business acumen, communication and presentation skills.
• Good leadership skill, be a team player and is able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritise, meet challenging deadlines and perform under pressure.

What's on Offer
This is a rare and interesting opportunity for someone with great entrepreneur skill. In addition to that, other offers include:

• Excellent opportunity to expand on your career.
• Be a key driver of the branding in Indonesia.

Contact: Imeiniar Chandra
Quote job ref: JN-082023-6156912