Apex Footwear Limited is looking for Area Manager, Retail BusinessJob Description / ResponsibilitySet, 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. Educational RequirementsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Experience Requirements4 to 6 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store,Tannery/FootwearAdditional RequirementsSales Processes and Methodologies of Retail, Wholesale, Franchise BusinessIn-depth knowledge on Retail or Footwear industryAction Oriented & Results DrivenCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusBeing ResilientInstills TrustJob LocationAnywhere in Bangladesh
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