Area Manager (Retail Finance) Full Time Job

Area Manager (Retail Finance) job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

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

Salary: R40 000 to R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience