Job descriptionFormulate fruitful business development strategies to ensure long-term successSet standards and objectives for different stores and departmentsOptimize and oversee operations to ensure efficiencyLead a team of store managers towards effective collaboration and attainment of goalsUndertake sound financial management to ensure stores are profitable and stay within budgetEnsure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelinesDeal with problems by providing creative and practical solutionsEvaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to improve itReport to senior executives on progress and issuesAssist upper management in decisions for expansion or acquisitionProven experience as area manager, store manager, assistant manager or similar managerial roleKnowledge of performance evaluation metrics and principlesSound understanding of optimization of store operations and standards for successWorking knowledge of ERP softwareExceptional communication and interpersonal abilitiesExcellent organizational and leadership abilitiesStrong business acumen with a strategic orientationExcellent problem-solving abilitiesBSc / BA in business administration, retail management or similar field