Area Manager, Retail Business

Bangladesh
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

Responsibilities & Context: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.Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Experience:

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

Additional Job Requirements:

Age 28 to 40 years

Sales Processes and Methodologies of Retail, Wholesale, Franchise BusinessIn-depth knowledge on Retail or Footwear industryAction Oriented & Results DrivenCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusBeing ResilientInstills TrustCompensation & Other Benefits:Compensation for the role is industry standard and negotiableGratuity FacilityContributory Provident fundYearly Salary ReviewYearly 02 Festival BonusesLife Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centersApex Family Discount on Apex productsTravel Allowance/ Daily AllowanceCompany Information:Apex Footwear Limited (AFL) is the leading manufacturer, exporter and retailer of leather footwear in Bangladesh. The company's export unit is the leader in leather footwear export with 15+ destinations across Europe, North America & Asia. The company's local unit comprising both Retail and Wholesale channels has a strong footprint with 250+ own retail outlets, 270+ authorized franchisee and 150+ listed distributors across the country. Being a renowned public limited company, AFL has employed more than 13,000 people and is fully compliant with the Corporate Governance Compliance Report. The company generated revenues of USD 175 million up to June 2017.

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