Area Manager, Retail Business

Job Description

Title: Area Manager, Retail Business

Company Name: Apex Footwear Limited

Vacancy: 2

Age: 28 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Tannery/Footwear

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• 4 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Tannery/Footwear

• Age 28 to 40 years

• Sales Processes and Methodologies of Retail, Wholesale, Franchise Business

• In-depth knowledge on Retail or Footwear industry

• Action Oriented & Results Driven

• Collaborates

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Being Resilient

• Instills Trust

• Set, monitor, and achieve sales targets in terms of value and quantity (daily/monthly/yearly) and key business KPIs, including Average Ticket Value, Basket Size, NFT contribution, conversion rate, and productivity benchmarks.

• Drive area and store-level profitability through effective sales planning and operational management.

• Collaborate with the Product Management, Fulfillment and CDC teams for effective stock planning, route mapping, product availability and minimize article wise cut size.

• Analyze sell-through data and maintain optimal inventory by identifying top articles, managing slow-moving stock and aging merchandise with proper liquidation strategies.

• Design manpower plans and lead employee development initiatives in coordination with HR, including performance reviews and training plans.

• Oversee store operations by conducting monthly visits and ensuring compliance in stock levels, cash management, petty cash utilization, VM execution, and promotional activities.

• Implement in-store promotional calendars in collaboration with the Product Management, Marketing, and VM teams, ensuring effective catchment communication and visibility.

• Lead new store openings and manage closure of underperforming stores as per strategic direction in coordination with Leasing department.

• Ensure timely license renewals, statutory document updates, and compliance with government regulations across all stores in the area in coordination with HR department.

• Own full accountability for stock, cash, and assets within the assigned area and ensure regular inventory audits are conducted as per visit checklist.

• Handle government agency communications in line with HR, Legal, Vat and Tax department and maintain proper documentation.

• Monitor and manage employee attrition while building a culture of performance and accountability.

• Drive succession planning by identifying and developing high-potential employees for next level roles within the store hierarchy, ensuring continuity and readiness for internal promotions.

• Regularly review store performance and employee KPIs, conduct weekly/monthly/quarterly check-ins and determine actionable improvements based on the outcomes.

• Compensation for the role is industry standard and negotiable

• Gratuity Facility

• Contributory Provident fund

• Yearly Salary Review

• Yearly 02 Festival Bonuses

• Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)

• Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers

• Apex Family Discount on Apex products

• Travel Allowance/ Daily Allowance