Area Manager

We have a full-time opening for a Area Manager.

Must be able to work various shifts per week and be available weekdays.

• Must have 4 or more years experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.

The Area Manager is responsible for the sales and operational management of one area. The area consists of 6-8 Concessions POS locations. Key responsibility is the optimization of the sales revenue within assigned area of responsibility. Secures the Sales Operations by ensuring the Visual Merchandising and Merchandise Allocation standards as well as Personnel Management of the Sales Operations team. Strives to achieve the area sales goals through optimized sales & partner management on store manager level.

Responsibilities:

Sales and Partner Management

* Monitor sales on a regular base
* Strive to achieve POS sales goals
* Define objectives and action plans for each POS in agreement with line Manager
* Inform and support DM regarding partner specific floor planning
* Keep relationship with business partner on store manager level
* Observe local market and communicate developments to line manager

Commercial Management

* Monitor and analyse sales reporting as well as all relevant KPI
* Initiate appropriate actions in agreement with line manager
* Increase contribution per working hour by optimizing use of hours/service plans within the given budget
* Communicate all relevant plans and results to team members

Sales Operations

* Ensure POS operations according to guideline
* Manage POS operation costs
* Regularly check the CON POS and conduct/direct service if necessary
* Communicate maintenance issues to line manager, take care of certain maintenance issues in Stores at POS
* Supporting refurbishments as well as new openings / closings of POS
* Constantly optimize the service level and customer service at the POS
* Conduct regular team meetings

Brand Management & Visual Merchandising

* Take over responsibility for the look of the POS in the area
* Ensure the execution of the VM communication and standards at all POS
* Ensure assortment layout is according to guidelines at all POS and adapt if necessary
* Ensure fixture layout is according to guidelines and suggest corrective actions to line Manager if necessary
* Communicate needs concerning branding standards to line Manager

Handling of Merchandise

* Monitor stock (quality & quantity) according to guideline
* Initiate corrective actions in agreement with Merchandise Allocation and line manager
* Ensure stock takings are conducted according to beeline standards
* Ensure accuracy of all order and return processes

Human Resources Management

* Recruit and induct new team members in the area of responsibility
* Conduct personnel planning in line with personal cost budget and communicate additional needs
* Manage, develop and coach team members in the area of responsibility
* Agree on disciplinary actions with line Manager
* Conduct performance interviews
* Identify training needs and conduct/arrange for those
* Ensure corporate values are lived
* Ensure that the HR procedures and internal regulations are followed

Qualifications:

* A Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising or a related field or equivalent related work experience.
* 4 years fashion retail management experience
* Minimum 2 years multi-unit management experience
* Exceptional knowledge of retail operations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to supervise staff in different locations
* Strong organizational and analytical skills
* Proven decision-making skills
* Basic knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

We offer an attractive compensation package - Salary, Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance), 401K, PTO, Employee discount and more!

Are you ready to take on responsibility and to grow with us? If so, apply now and shape the future with us. Discover the beeline way!

beeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer