Retail Properties Manager at Truworths

Key Responsibilities    

• Identifying new retail sites and expansion opportunities for Truworths Group brands in SA and neighbouring countries. This requires an intimate knowledge of both cities and small towns in and around SA.
• Negotiating on behalf of the Truworths Group to secure the best location in a mall, new retail development or town for all the Truworths Group brands.
• Collaborating with various teams to obtain inputs and feedback in respect of new store proposals.
• Preparing feasibility studies (i.e. regarding the viability of the store) including profiling each store to determine the market opportunity and which brands/departments should be included in the merchandise mix.
• Negotiating the terms and conditions of new store and office Heads of Agreement/leases.
• Timely renewal of existing leases.
• Ensuring compliance with agreed lease terms.
• Facilitating the resolution of maintenance issues in stores.
• Assisting with the resolution of account and lease queries from landlords.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Tertiary degree not critical but preferred (Financial, Legal, Property Management, etc.)
• At least 10 years’ experience either in a property development role (retail development preferred) or a retail property management role.

Competencies    

Behavioural:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to understand and negotiate lease terms and lease agreements
• Solution-oriented
• Resourceful and able to work independently
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Numerate ability and understanding of retail property principles and feasibilities
• Computer literate