We're looking for an area manager to oversee daily operations in a number of stores and ensure they run smoothly and effectively. As the area manager, you will be responsible for motivating the sales team to fulfill sales goals, developing business strategies, and upholding the operational and organizational standards of the store. Additionally, you will recruit, hire, and train new staff, and take on other administrative tasks as needed, such as monitoring inventory levels. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate impeccable leadership skills.Objectives of this roleDeliver exceptional customer service, ensuring high levels of customer satisfactionMaintain outstanding visual merchandising standards and a welcoming store atmosphereOversee sales team recruitment and shape and facilitate training processesCreate a clean and safe store environment that complies with health and safety regulations and company standardsAddress customer complaints and concerns in a professional and timely mannerSet a strong, professional example for mid-level managers and store associates to followResponsibilitiesPrepare detailed reports on buying trends, customer needs, and profit margins, and present these reports to company leadershipConduct annual personnel performance appraisals, providing clear and actionable feedback and delivering constructive criticism to help staff improveMonitor inventory levels and order new items as neededSource, hire, train, and oversee new staff, leading by example and ensuring efficiency in the training processArrange promotional material and in-store displaysUndertake financial-planning tasks, including managing the store budgetSkills and qualificationsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsOutstanding customer service skillsExcellent problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work well under pressureSuperb organizational and time management skillsPowerful leadership skills and an empathetic approach to management, with the ability to make important decisionsAn eye for creativity and the ability to strategize visually appealing store displaysPreferred qualificationsExperience working in a retail environment, preferably in a managerial positionWorking knowledge of business development best practicesEntrepreneurial mindsetIn-depth knowledge of financial planning and office management