Area Manager - North West, based in Klerksdorp - Truworths Southern Gauteng

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. 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. The incumbent 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 6-8 stores.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maximize turnover and profits.
2. Control expenses within budget.
3. Improve visual appeal and customer service of all stores.
4. Manage and meet KPI’s in 6-8 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 communication skills (computer literate).
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion.
• Customer centric.