Job Description

Title: Area Manager, Retail Business

Company Name: Apex Footwear Limited

Vacancy: 1

Age: 28 to 40 years

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

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

Published: 7 Apr 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 28 to 40 years
∎ Sales Processes and Methodologies of Retail, Wholesale, Franchise Business
∎ In-depth knowledge on Retail or Footwear industry
∎ Action Oriented & Results Driven
∎ Collaborates
∎ Communicates Effectively
∎ Customer Focus
∎ Being Resilient
∎ Instills Trust
∎ Sales Processes and Methodologies of Retail, Wholesale, Franchise Business
∎ In-depth knowledge on Retail or Footwear industry
∎ Action Oriented & Results Driven
∎ Collaborates
∎ Communicates Effectively
∎ Customer Focus
∎ Being Resilient
∎ Instills Trust

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.
∎ 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.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Compensation for the role is industry standard and negotiable
∎ Gratuity Facility
∎ Contributory Provident fund
∎ Yearly Salary Review
∎ Yearly 02 Festival Bonuses
∎ Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)
∎ Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers
∎ Apex Family Discount on Apex products
∎ Travel Allowance/ Daily Allowance
∎ Compensation for the role is industry standard and negotiable
∎ Gratuity Facility
∎ Contributory Provident fund
∎ Yearly Salary Review
∎ Yearly 02 Festival Bonuses
∎ Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)
∎ Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers
∎ Apex Family Discount on Apex products
∎ Travel Allowance/ Daily Allowance

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Company Information:
∎ Apex Footwear Limited
∎ House # 06, Road # 137, Block # SE(D), Gulshan 01, Dhaka 1212
∎ 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.

Address::
∎ House # 06, Road # 137, Block # SE(D), Gulshan 01, Dhaka 1212
∎ 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.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

Category: Marketing/Sales