Area Manager

Truworths; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African fashion retailer is seeking an experienced retail manager to oversee 6-8 stores in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail management background, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Responsibilities include maximizing turnover, controlling expenses, and enhancing store visual appeal and performance. Join a dynamic company at the forefront of the fashion industry, where your expertise will contribute to ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience required.
• Experience as an Area Manager of multiple stores essential.
• Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and meet KPI's in 6-8 stores.
• Maximize turnover and profits while controlling expenses.
• Improve visual appeal and customer service in the area.

Skills

Retail management experience

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Matric

Business related qualification (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven retail management experience and the ability to work within a high performing environment where consistency, expertise and long term contribution matter. This focused and experienced retail professional, must share our commitment to fashion, quality and customer service excellence and will assist in maximizing turnover and profits; controlling expenses within budget and improving the visual appeal and customer service of all stores based in his/her area. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and meeting KPI’s in 6-8 stores.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a proven retail management experience and the ability to work within a high performing environment where consistency, expertise and long term contribution matter. This focused and experienced retail professional, must share our commitment to fashion, quality and customer service excellence and will assist in maximizing turnover and profits; controlling expenses within budget and improving the visual appeal and customer service of all stores based in his/her area. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and meeting KPI’s in 6-8 stores.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification/s: Matric (a business related qualification will be an advantage)
• Experience / Knowledge: Previous experience as an Area Manager of multiple stores

Competencies

• • Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality • Target and turnover driven, whilst being security conscious • Good administration, planning and time management skills • Good interviewing and recruitment skills • Excellent management and IR skills • Strong leadership, training and coaching skills – able to motivate and inspire • Energetic, self-motivated and resilient with a flair for fashion • Excellent verbal and written communicate skills (computer literate) • Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion • Customer centric
• Value stability, routine and personal accountability