Area Manager, East London

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL003174/Glyni

Date posted:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Location:

East london, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Area Manager (Clothing Retail) for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 with formal qualification advantageous
5+ years’ experience in a clothing retail operations environment as an Area Manager
Valid driver’s license and willing to travel
Computer literate on MS Office, good communication skills and able to handle pressure
Will oversee stores in the following areas : East London, KWT, Berlin, Mdantsane, Zwelitsha

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Asset management – ensure store is neat and fixtures/fittings are accounted for; co-ordinate janitorial and repair services
Stock control – inventory & stock control; requisitions to replenish; identify/report slow sellers; stock loss plans
Merchandising – coordinator displays; identify new way of promoting merchandise
Marketing / sales – Manage implementation of marketing plans; achieve/exceed store sales targets; participate in promotions
Admin/cash – ensure admin / procedures are met; manage controllable expenses
Staff management – assign employees; assist/train staff; manage performance; recruit temp staff
Security – manage security and ensure staff are performing as required
Customer service – train customer service staff; assist customers; attract clientele

Salary: Basic, Pool vehicle, company cell phone, company laptop

To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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