Area Manager CY

Cosmos Sport SA, member of JD Sports Fashion Plc, founded in September of 1982. First store opened in Heraklion-Crete and since then the network expanded 80 further physical stores in Greece & Cyprus, 6 retail brands (JD Sports, Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Sports Factory, Slamdunk, Rundome) 9 on-line shops and thousands of happy customers in Greece and Cyprus. Cosmos Sport is a constantly growing omnichannel company with a strong passion for sportswear, street style and limited items. Our team consists of 1300+ highly skilled, self-motivated young people, who love sports and have a passion for innovation! We are proud that Cosmossport.gr is now the No1 on-line store in the industry also selling abroad, having been awarded for 7 consecutive years as the best online sports shop in the country in e-volution Awards. We are excited being a preferred partner for global brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok in the SEE.

We are looking for a passionate Area Manager who will be based in Dali, Nicosia, Cyprus. The role will report to the Country Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple retail stores in the assigned region.
• Monitor and analyze all stores productivity levels to achieve targeted KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
• Conduct regular store visits in order to ensure their smooth operation.
• Attract and recruit the best talents available on the market through networking and scouting.
• Train, mentor, motivate and offer constructive feedback to all management teams and all salespeople.
• Detect and deplay talents in every store so that to develop them.
• Follow all company’s guidelines on merchandising and promos for all stores in collaboration with the trade marketing department.
• Keep track of the competition.
• Identify, develop, and implement new business opportunities.
  

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in equivalent position in Retail area (preferably in fashion).
• Numerical and analytical knowledge to monitor KPIs.
• Excellent use of English language and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Leadership skills and business orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, with a positive, energetic, motivating, personal style.
• Customer service orientation with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes.
• Passion for sports and fashion.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
• Driver’s license.
• Flexibility in working hours and willing to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package & performance bonus.
• Car / Transportation costs / Mobile / Laptop.
• Career development opportunities & education programs.
• Health & wellness programs to keep you active.
• One day off, part of our "parents’ day off" program.
• Generous employee discount in all our brands (Cosmos Sport, Sneaker10, Slamdunk, Sportsfactory, Rundome, JD).
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of Cosmos Sport team means a lot to us! We offer a variety of 100+ cool extras! Link here

At Cosmos Sport, we are committed to providing a great place to work for all of our people, without regard tο race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientations, genders, or disability.