TFG (The Foschini Group) is a South African fashion lifestyle retailer & comprises of 22 fashion forward brands.
Our range includes some of the leading fashion, home wear, sportswear, cellular and jewellery brands in the country, as well as a host of innovative financial services. TFG comprises of the following 22 exciting retail brands; @home, @homelivi...
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The Area Manager III is responsible for defining business plans and strategic initiatives to improve store performance. They analyse KPIs, execute commercial policies, and manage staffing levels. They also focus on customer experience, staff development, and fostering cultural alignment. Additionally, they lead strategic initiatives to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Driving turnover
Controlling expenses
Controlling stock losses
Managing, developing and motivating staff
Training and recruiting staff
Managing merchandise
Focusing on customer service
Managing in-store administration and security checks
Qualifications
A business or retail related degree will be advantageous.
Minimum 2 years' Area Manager experience
Entrepreneurial flair (business acumen and turnover driven)
Valid driver's license
Willing to reside in Witbank, Secunda or Middleburg area
Skills:
Organised and thorough
Contract Preparation
Legislative Framework Alignment
Account Management
Strategic Sales Planning
Profit and turnover driven
Able to manage risk within the store
Customer Value Management
Behaviours:
Builds Effective Teams - Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
Communicates Effectively - Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
Drives Results - Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Ensures Accountability - Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Manages Complexity - Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Optimizes Work Processes - Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Plans and Aligns - Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Resourcefulness - Effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes