TFG Store Development is responsible for all TFG retail trading Brands (currently 22 Brands and growing including International Franchise Brands – likes of G-Star & JD Sports) within Africa.
Key disciplines & outputs include but not limited to - store design conceptual development, concept design detailing, store location “Rivet/CAD” design packs, sourcing, procurement, manufacture, quality control, logistics, project management, supplier & contractor sourcing, evaluation, appointment, site management and build completion, legislated compliance.
Annualized Capex & store facilities expenditure – Budget control, forecasting, Trading Brands m2 targeted build rate management, budget allocation and related store capitalization requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Store development for assigned retail cluster of TFG Brand (likes of Value cluster, Mid-market, Specialized cluster).
- Capex budgets allocated to new, relocation, enlargement, reduction, revamps, rollouts, and other associated store needs within disciplines handled by Store Development.
- Store build rates, m2 rates, Capex cost efficiencies (return on investment capital), value engineering and cost saving initiatives to give “capital” value return to assigned trading segment.
- Manage internal and external – conceptual, design and PM teams associated to assigned retail cluster.
- Manage, lead, guide, mentor, develop internal team assigned to retail cluster.
- Sign off and approval on TFG systems - BIM, SAP, and Coupa procurement and project builds.
- Manage required standards/quality of sourced, procured & manufactured equipment and store site location builds.
- Relationship management with Retail Brand MD, Heads of Business, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Internal Property/leasing teams, including all external suppliers related to store development/builds.
- Coordination and relationship management with Landlords, Mall Management and internal TFG stakeholders – likes of data, POS & security systems.
- Allocation of project build timelines, biweekly retail cluster project program listing all development activities, stakeholder & TFG system notifications.
- Source, evaluation, take-on, and management of new suppliers that meet assigned Retail Brand segment.
- Member of Store Development EXCO management team.
- Travel – within SA borders & into Africa for related supplier/development site activities.
- International travel – retail insight & trade fairs at the discretion of Store Development Head of Business.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completed Matric, plus a tertiary qualification in relation to - Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Interior design, architect building/retail design or Industrial Engineering.
- 10 years of previous experience in Construction, Project Management or Senior Operations Management Property Development or Retail Operations background.
- Excel, SAP (Coupa training will be given on site), Microsoft Projects, BIM management, Rivet experience.
Skills:
- Strong human capital skills, communications, budget control, supplier/ contractor management and negotiation.
- Able to work independently if needed, self-starter.
- Strong leadership ability, team player.
- Resilient under pressure and timeline fulfilment pressures.
- Entrepreneurial instinct, insight & mind-set.
Behaviours:
- Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
- Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders.
- Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective.
- Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives.
- Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.
- Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
- Confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage.
- Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
- Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers.
- Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions.
- Accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development.
- Identifies, nurtures, and supports the growth of individuals within the organisation.
- Effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation.
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.
- Communicates a clear and inspiring purpose and vision that engages people.
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
- Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions.
- Embraces an open mind-set which considers global issues, trends and opportunities.
- Inspires trust and gains the confidence of others by displaying honesty and integrity.
- Openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships.
- Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information.
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
- Effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner.
- Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment.
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes.
- Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people.
- Effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives.
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.
- Effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes.
- Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation.
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
- Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth.
- 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.
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