Area Manager - Clothing - 6 Months FTC
Pick n Pay · KwaZulu
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6 MONTHS CONTRACT!We are currently looking for an Area Manager for a Fixed Term Contract; who will be responsible for leading and driving performance across a portfolio of Pick n Pay Clothing stores within a defined region. The role focuses on delivering profitable sales growth, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience through strong leadership, commercial acumen, and consistent execution of brand standards.
This role ensures that all stores operate effectively by driving performance, developing Store Managers, and ensuring alignment to company strategy, policies, and operational standards. The Area Manager plays a key role in achieving regional targets, improving store performance, and building a high-performing, customer-focused retail culture.
Matric / Grade 12 (NQF Level 4 equivalent)
Diploma or Degree in Retail, Business, or related field
5–8 years’ experience in retail clothing, with at least 3 years in a multi-store or senior management role
Strong experience in store operations, sales, and people management
Computer literate (MS Office, Teams, reporting systems e.g. SAP)
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between stores
Ability to work retail hours where required
Behavioral Competencies
Strong leadership and people development capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Customer-centric mindset
Results-driven and commercially focused
Decisive and resilient in a fast-paced environment
Ability to influence and drive performance across multiple teams
Technical Competencies:
Strong retail clothing business and commercial acumen
Multi-store performance management
Sales and KPI analysis
Financial and cost management
Stock management, shrinkage and risk control
Visual merchandising execution
Operational compliance and audit management
Workforce planning and talent development
Sales Growth & Profitability
- Drive sales growth and profitability across all stores in the region
- Monitor and analyse store performance, identifying trends and opportunities
- Ensure achievement of regional sales targets, KPIs, and budgets
- Implement and track action plans to improve underperforming stores
- Drive effective execution of promotions, campaigns, and seasonal changes
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
- Ensure all stores operate in line with company policies, procedures, and compliance standards
- Monitor and manage stock control, shrinkage, and loss prevention across stores
- Ensure effective execution of store operations, administration, and reporting
- Conduct regular store visits and audits to ensure standards are maintained
- Ensure compliance with OHS and security standards
Customer Experience & Brand Standards
- Drive a customer-first culture across all stores
- Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
- Ensure execution of the customer journey and brand standards
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and store teams
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results
- Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development
- Support recruitment and onboarding of store teams
- Ensure effective workforce planning and scheduling across stores
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with regional leadership, HR, supply chain, and support functions
- Ensure alignment between stores and head office strategies
- Communicate business priorities and drive execution at store level
Reporting & Performance Management
- Review and analyse regional performance reports (sales, GP, stock, shrinkage)
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve performance
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting across all stores
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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