Jobs at Footgear SA

Description

• The Retail Area Manager is responsible for leading and developing a portfolio of stores to deliver exceptional customer experiences, strong commercial results, and consistent execution of brand standards. This role oversees store managers, drives sales performance, ensures effective merchandising, manages stock and shrink, and maintains high operational standards across all locations. A deep understanding of footwear retail, including fit, product knowledge, inventory dynamics, and seasonal trends is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of stores within the region.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Store Managers to ensure consistent delivery of customer service and brand standards.
• Analyse sales reports, KPIs, and profitability metrics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Ensure visual merchandising, stock levels, and product presentation meet company guidelines.
• Implement operational policies and procedures to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Onboard, and train store leadership teams.
• Support new store openings, refurbishments, and regional initiatives.
• Champion loss prevention strategies and uphold health & safety standards.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture across the area.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an Area Manager or Senior Store Manager in footwear, fashion, or a related retail sector. Experience in footwear is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering sales growth.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of retail policies and procedures.
• Solid understanding of sales KPIs, stock management, and profit drivers
• Ability to analyse reports and implement action plans to improve business results
• Knowledge of visual merchandising, brand standards, and customer experience expectations
• Ability to work Retail hours (weekends and public holidays).
• Highly organised, analytical, ability to  handle multiple deadlines and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships across various levels of the business
• Valid code 8 driving license, own reliable transport and willingness to travel regularly.

CLOSING DATE-15/01/2026

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Description

• The appointed candidate will have a passion for brands, entrepreneurial spirit, and sheer determination to succeed, as well as a thorough understanding of marketing principals. You will need to have high-energy levels and be self-motived with strong managements skills, being comfortable to work in a dynamic and everchanging results-driven environment.
• You will be comfortable to work autonomously and, in a team, to deliver holistic customer focused strategies. The candidate will need to be equipped to identify and act quickly on opportunities and to measure the risks and make a sound judgement recommendation to the Marketing Executive.

  Key responsibilities will include:

• You will manage and implement marketing initiatives across various channels to deliver a seamless marketing plan which results in increased sales.
• You will design and execute marketing communications for both our internal and external customers, drive brand equity and identify new opportunities for the company to explore.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the Footgear management team, to effectively execute and support the overall Business Strategy.
• Research, launch and maintain a customer engagement strategy that delivers incremental turnover and profits whilst expanding the customer base.
• Be intricately involved in driving the ecommerce division of the business; providing vision and direction for digital experiences that drive customer engagement, reinforces the brand, and delivers online sales.
• Campaign management and ownership of the marketing budget (track progress and report on ROI and KPI’s)
• Be the brand guardian for all communication
• Brief creative team and manage external agencies where necessary
• Oversee workload, management, and development of a team of four people
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners and brand representatives
• Managing the production of marketing materials in line with marketing strategy, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, radio adverts, newspapers, online and social media, etc.

Requirements

Essential Experience:

• Marketing or brand management qualification
• 5 years+ experience in retail marketing, FMCG marketing and/or brand management
• Creative and dynamic personality with high energy levels and a desire to achieve
• Experience in managing high volume and variety of work – be a great multitasker and finisher
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• Familiarity and skill with the tools of the trade in marketing including PR, written communication, website development, market research, product packaging, visual communication, social media, products, and creative services

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CLOSING DATE -12/01/2026