Retail Properties Manager

Truworths; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths is seeking an experienced Properties Manager/Developer to join their dynamic Properties Department. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of retail experience and will be instrumental in identifying expansion opportunities, negotiating leases, and ensuring compliance with agreements. This role, integral to maintaining Truworths’ competitive edge in the South African fashion industry, requires strong negotiation and communication skills alongside a proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in property development or retail property management.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Resourceful and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify new retail sites and expand opportunities.
• Negotiate optimal locations for stores.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new stores.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Tertiary degree (preferred)

Job description

Truworths City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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We are looking for an experienced Properties Manager/Developer with retail experience. This position will be based in our Properties Department. At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying new retail sites and expansion opportunities for Truworths Group brands in SA and neighbouring countries. This requires an intimate knowledge of both cities and small towns in and around SA.

• Negotiating on behalf of the Truworths Group to secure the best location in a mall, new retail development or town for all the Truworths Group brands.

• Collaborating with various teams to obtain inputs and feedback in respect of new store proposals.

• Preparing feasibility studies (i.e. regarding the viability of the store) including profiling each store to determine the market opportunity and which brands/departments should be included in the merchandise mix.

• Negotiating the terms and conditions of new store and office Heads of Agreement/leases.

• Timely renewal of existing leases.

• Ensuring compliance with agreed lease terms.

• Facilitating the resolution of maintenance issues in stores.

• Assisting with the resolution of account and lease queries from landlords.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary degree not critical but preferred (Financial, Legal, Property Management, etc.)

• At least 10 years’ experience either in a property development role (retail development preferred) or a retail property management role.

• Proven ability to work well under pressure

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to understand and negotiate lease terms and lease agreements

• Resourceful and able to work independently

• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills

• Self-disciplined and self-motivated

• Numerate ability and understanding of retail property principles and feasibilities

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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