Area Manager - retail finance

Job Position: Area Manager
Ref: 4617
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R40 000 to R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:
• B.Com Degree or Diploma (retail / finance management or related)
• Minimum 5 years operational management experience within a multi-site environment
• Extensive people management and leadership experience of junior management employees
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements financial rations, etc)
• Willingness to travel
• Technical skills – proficient in retail, financial, risk, human resource and change management and having business acumen
• Communication - strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate issues and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Analytical skills - keen attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex software systems to identify potential areas of weakness
• Problem solving and decision-making skills - strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify key improvement areas and to assist with providing the best solutions
• Adaptability - ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Team player - collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Commercial and entrepreneurial awareness
• Essential competencies:
- Deciding and initiating action
- Leasing and supervising
- Deliver results and meeting customer expectations
- Adhere to principles and values
- Presenting and communicating information
- Analysing
- Planning and organising
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Team interaction:
- Peers are situated in every region of the country
- Management is situated at Head Office
Key Performance Areas:
• Operational management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple optometry practices
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and company policies
- Implement and optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction
• Financial management:
- Develop and manage budgets for each practice
- Monitor financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
- Drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives
• Staff management:
- Recruit, train, and supervise optometrists and support staff
- Foster a positive work environment and provide leadership to the team
- Conduct performance reviews and address staffing needs
• Quality assurance:
- Implement and uphold quality standards in optometric care
- Ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in service delivery
- Address customer feedback and implement improvements as needed
• Marketing and business development:
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to attract and retain patients
- Identify business development opportunities and partnerships
- Analyse market trends and adjust strategies accordingly
• Inventory and supply chain management:
- Manage inventory levels and supply chain logistics for optical products
- Optimize ordering processes to maintain adequate stock levels
- Monitor product quality and vendor relationships
• Technology integration:
- Stay abreast of technological advancements in optometry
- Implement and integrate relevant technologies for enhanced patient care and operational efficiency