Lenskart | Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager Profile Summary:Our Area Operations Manager is responsible for developing and expanding the business in the respective area and managing the store operations across the respective area thereby increasing the customer experience.Key Responsibilities:Driving Sales and Customer Service:a. Driving and ensuring to meet or exceed the sales plan of the respective territory monthly/ quarterly and annuallyb. Driving and focusing on providing the customer services thereby increasing the Net Promoter Score (NPS) for the storec. Drive culture of high sales performance expectations, i.e. SALES Leadershipd. Motivates and inspires field team to drive for results.e. Review financial performance at regional level to identify improvement opportunities.f. Serve as critical strategy planning link between Corporate and the field organization.g. Translate corporate goals including financial returns, sales growth and market share, into business plans.h. Assess field capability and establish performance priorities at group level.Manpower Planning & People Development:a. Working with the HR team and the Store Manager in ensuring staffing levels are adequate to effectively operate the storeb. Direct responsibility for professional development of Lenskart Associatesc. Assess and prioritize advanced management skill gaps including those related to design and implementation of business plans, forecasts, financial analysis, associate development and communication.d. Conduct two-way, formal and informal performance evaluations of Lenskart Associates which review professional development needs and accomplishments as well as overall achievement of management objectivese. Responsible for establishing a culture that embraces diversity and maximizes the learnings from a diverse team.f. Overall responsibility for associate developmentManaging P&L of the Assigned Stores:a. Responsible for managing and maintaining territory and store budgets to ensure profitability at store as well as territory levelb. Managing the top and bottom line effectively of the assigned territory and storesc. Responsible for reducing shrinkaged. Managing the productivity of the staffe. Using cost effective methods to ensure productivity of the respective territoryManaging and Maintaining High Standards of Retail Operations:a. Regular Store Visits to:- Audit stores- Coaching the Store Managers- Motivate staff through sales discussions (ref:iimjobs.com