Store Manager (40hr) - G-Star Raw - Gateway at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. Etc.). 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets 
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer-centric mind set. 
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store. 
• Ensure store staff implement merchandising strategy and standards 
• Managing team schedule effectively 
• Staff training and development 
• People management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management 
• Controlling expenses 
• Allocate time effectively and handle multiple tasks  
• Manage risk within the store 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

• A Matric Certificate  
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous 
• Must have 3 years Store Management experience 
• Must have experience in driving sales to increase store profit  
• Excellent customer service orientation 

Skills:

• Ability to adapt to different customers and situations 
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, administration and planning skills 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 
• Figure and admin orientated 
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate the unique value of G-Star's premium apparel. 
• A passion for denim and an understanding of its potential beyond conventional fashion 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve common goals
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.

Behaviors

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others