Area Manager - Based in Thohoyandou (Limpopo) at Truworths

Job Description    

• 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 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 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