Job Overview
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven retail management experience and the ability to work within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 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 Limpopo.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Sales Operations through effective leadership.
- Ensure that the Management team is empowered to meet and exceed relevant sales targets.
- Ensure that the Management team implements administrative duties to drive sales, including markdowns, promotions, and effective merchandising.
- Keep the management team motivated to ensure staff morale within the region is at its optimum level.
- Focus on trends, opportunities, and patterns relating to sales within the industry.
- Keep up to date with competitor service offerings and industry developments.
- Ensure regional expansion by continuously adding to the store complement within your region/area.
- Source potential new stores within the region, conducting viewings, and reviewing new stores.
- Ensure that Area Managers are equipped to drive sales within the region.
- Act as a bridge of communication between Head Office and the Operations Team within the region.
- Ensure that Area Managers are constantly motivated to maintain optimum performance levels.
- Provide business leadership by upskilling Area Managers in all aspects, from increasing sales to ensuring administrative functions are diligently carried out.
- Ensure that relevant H.R. functions, including Disciplinary Hearings, CCMA, Recruitment, Training, and Development, are efficiently carried out.
- Administrative Management.
- Empower Area Managers to ensure administrative functions are efficiently executed.
- Constantly monitor Area Managers regarding Key Controls, Rosters, Marketing, Merchandising, Reporting, Stock Counts, and Discipline Measures.
- Maintain absolute control of stock losses to ensure compliance with Company standards and effectively manage Area Managers to ensure compliance.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to continuously motivate.
- Ability to demonstrate sales coaching and general management of staff.
- A track record of sound people management skills within the apparel retail sector.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, adaptable to meet industrial requirements.
- Good relationship-building skills.
- Honesty and integrity.
- 3 years of managerial experience within the apparel retail sector.
- Tertiary qualification advantageous.
Package & Remuneration
R25,000 – R30,000 per month + Car Allowance/Commission/Incentives.
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