Area Business Manager

Job Description

Location: Vijayawada Minimum Qualification: MBA / Equivalent from Tier 1 / Tier 2 B- School Preferred Years of Experience: 3 - 6 years Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager s guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store teams views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Qualifications: Under Graduate Minimum Experience Level: 3-8 Years Report to: Group Manager