Area Operations Manager - Retail : Retail Chain : Dublin - Wexford : Contact Daniella 086 7750646
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing, monitoring and supporting Pharmacy Retail Chain in achieving business goals
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Communicate specific business goals to ensure that each pharmacy management team is fully aware of and understands the business strategy
* Communicate and implement the group business strategy within each pharmacy/territory
* Conduct reviews individual pharmacies in order to determine where and why business goals are not been met. Prepare, implement, monitor and support a reversal of same
* Pro-actively monitor local and national business trends or developments specifically relating to consumer trends, health initiatives, etc. and initiate plans for maximisation of same
* Identify new product and business development initiatives locally to each pharmacy
* Implement and maintain a budget planning process
* Implement strategic plan at local/territory level, monitor and report on effectiveness of same
* Conduct benchmarking of local competitors against pharmacies within the territory and report on same
* Monitor territory category management system
* Monitor full store layout and merchandising planograms
* Conduct space analysis on each store and advise on recommendation as a result to change stock holding and layout
* Provide coaching and mentoring to new and existing pharmacy managers on sales matters, financial matters and operational management
* Monitor stock holding figures
* Implement an organisational sales plan to support the strategic business goals based on historical data, market trends, competitor activities, promotional strategy and sales effort of pharmacy personnel
* Participate in the development of the group’s annual marketing plan, specifically advising on realistic sales forecasts for product categories and own territory
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies
* Liaise with store management and monitor standards regarding facilities and ensure health and safety work practices are complied with.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
* Business / Retail Degree is an advantage
* 4+ years’ experience in similar territory/operations retail position
* Experience with LS NAV in retail desirable
* Strong interpersonal and management skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Organised and flexible with a proven ability to multi-task successfully in a busy environment
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