Area Manager | Sneaker Factory | Kzn At The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

1. Driving turnover
2. Controlling expenses
3. Controlling stock losses
4. Managing, developing and motivating staff
5. Training and recruiting staff
6. Managing merchandise
7. Focusing on customer service
8. Managing in-store administration and security checks

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A business or retail related degree will be advantageous.
2. Minimum 8 years retail experience with a minimum of 3 years senior store leadership experience.
3. 3 years' Area Manager experience (advantageous).
4. Entrepreneurial flair (business acumen and turnover driven).
5. Valid drivers' license.

Skills:

1. Organised and thorough
2. Contract Preparation
3. Legislative Framework Alignment
4. Account Management
5. Strategic Sales Planning
6. Profit and turnover driven
7. Able to manage risk within the store
8. Customer Value Management

Behaviours:

1. Builds Effective Teams - Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
2. Communicates Effectively - Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
3. Drives Results - Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
4. Ensures Accountability - Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
5. Manages Complexity - Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
6. Optimizes Work Processes - Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
7. Plans and Aligns - Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
8. Resourcefulness - Effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.

TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions.

Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth.

Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.

We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us?

ABOUT THE TEAM

Sneaker Factory is a value brand offering international brands and locally made product to an aspirational and value-conscious consumer.

With great deals and offers available for men, women, and kids.