Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.
Our client is a small family owned business with 5 retail premises in South Limerick. They are looking to add to their team an excellent and driven Area Manager to manage 5 retail outlets.
Main Purpose of Job:
To effectively manage, develop, motivate and lead Store Managers and their team of employees.
Relationships:
Responsible to: Senior Executive Manager & C.E.O of JB Business.
Responsible for: Store Managers, store employees.
Liaison with: HR Manager, Finance Manager, Office employees.
Main tasks of job:
- Provide overall leadership and supervision to the entire team of 5 stores.
- Travel to each store regularly throughout the week, with consistent, scored visit audits.
- To supervise and investigate the quality and standards of cleaning services
- Responsible for the supervision of employees, including the allocation of workloads, monitoring progress and performance, determining work priorities, paying particular attention to productivity and quality control through regular site visits.
- Responsible for ensuring health and safety standards are maintained on store sites.
- To control and monitor the correct use of appropriate technology, machinery and cleaning materials in stores/on site.
- To carry out stock checks on produce, equipment and materials as required.
- To arrange/carry out the induction and ‘on the job’ training with Managers, Supervisors and ensure that all employees are trained to required standards.
- To liaise with Human Resources promptly, with open communication and integrity.
- Abide by HACCP principles, procedures and guidelines to ensure food produce is safe.
- Promote credible awareness of all company Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety Practices, whilst ensuring all employees have appropriate training and understanding to secure compliance.
- Developing the business, assisting the Store Manager/Franchisee build relationships in local communities, assisting in the development of an LSM plan with the Manager/Franchisee for each store to generate business and goodwill in each community.
- Takes the lead role in planning for people development, recruitment, selection, training, and succession planning for future expansion.
- Oversees employee relations and customer complaints having the potential for significant impact on the business and takes the necessary action and advice to minimise effect.
- Liaises with all head office departments as necessary.
- As required prepare weekly KPI reports, relative to; sales, productivity, man hours budgets, stock, margins, wastage.
- To manage time effectively to ensure maximum use of resources.
- Attend weekly management meetings at Head Office, prepared and open to new challenges with a proactive mindset.
- To ensure that all services are charged for correctly by communicating with Finance Department.
- Daily use of Station Master and MyStaff sites.
- To develop a suitable trained and responsible team.
- To develop a productive workforce that is customer focused.
- Maximise Health & Safety in all aspects of the work environment to reduce/eliminate accidents.
- Action any issues that arises on a day-to-day basis.
- Report any issues to the Senior Management as necessary.
- Ensure accident/incident investigations and report forms are completed as per policy.
- To ensure compliance with all legislation i.e. working time act – rest periods, max working hours etc., equality legislation, grievance and disciplinary procedure.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained including time and attendance, time sheets, site minutes etc.
- To handle all staff disciplinary and grievances at a local level in accordance with company policy and communicate regularly with the Head Office HR Department.
Your Profile:
- An Area manager who has proven progressive Management experience along with some multi-site experience within the Retail Industry - A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required.
- Financial acumen is a particular requirement of this position.
- Will be someone who can think strategically as well as operationally.
- The ability to lead, manage and develop others into a state of self-sufficiency.
- Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Business acumen gained through work experience and/or a business degree.
- Will have a strong, demonstrable record of achievement working in a customer-focused, standards-driven organisation.
- Will be ambitious, with demonstrable career progression to date.
- Communicates store goals and a motivating vision; links individual Store Management performance to achieving store goals.
- Provides clear direction and authority, and is assertive when required.
- Regularly coaches Management to drive for results, is a role model in his/her display of professionalism.
- Full Driving Licence is essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive fortnightly Salary for the Area Manager - Paid fortnightly
- Access to Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company Phone
- Company Laptop
- Self-rostering
- Dynamic work environment
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
#INDETH-M