Area Manager: East Rand Area - Truworths

At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order 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.
• 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 his/her area. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and meeting KPI’s in 6-8 stores.

Key Responsibilities    

• 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 his/her area. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and meeting KPI’s in 6-8 stores.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification/s:

• Matric (a business related qualification will be an advantage)

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience as an Area Manager of multiple stores

Competencies

• Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality
• Target and turnover driven, whilst being security conscious
• Good administration, planning and time management skills
• Good interviewing and recruitment skills
• Excellent management and IR skills
• Strong leadership, training and coaching skills – able to motivate and inspire
• Energetic, self-motivated and resilient with a flair for fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communicate skills (computer literate)
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion
• Customer centric