Store Manager (45hr) - Foschini - Bay West - Eastern Cape

TFG; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG is seeking a store leadership professional in the Eastern Cape, on-site. The role focuses on driving turnover, managing expenses and stock loss, and leading staff through recruitment, development, and performance management.

You will implement merchandising standards, deliver the customer service strategy, and ensure customer satisfaction while building leadership capabilities within the team.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• At least 3 years in retail with minimum 1 year in store leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive turnover to achieve targets.
• Control expenses and manage stock losses to company standards.
• People management including recruitment, development, ER and performance.
• Execute in-store merchandising strategy and standards.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering the customer service strategy.

Education

Matric certificate

Retail leadership experience

Store leadership

Job description

Eastern Cape, South Africa (On-site)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets
• Controlling expenses
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers

Qualifications & Exprience:

• A Matric certificate.
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience.

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Negotiation & Selling
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

Behaviors

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

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

Required Skills

• Customer-Focused Mindset
• Managing the Sales Process
• Planning & Organising
• Service Delivery
• Verbal Communication

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

Foschini has been dressing fashionable South African women for 100 years, supporting and inspiring women to create a better future.

We are your ultimate destination for stylish, contemporary fashion. From smart and casual wear to denim, leisurewear, accessories, lingerie, footwear, cosmetics, jewellery, and kidswear. We offer great value and a modern shopping experience. We're seeking energetic and creative individuals to join our team and help us deliver the latest trends. Join us and be part of a brand that brings fashion to life with vibrant, on-trend styles!