Job Description

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• Actively seeking new and innovative ideas for improvement
• Exercise exceptional entrepreneurial and commercial thinking to effectively drive turnover in line with company values
• Implementation of company strategy and Operational Strategy within Stores
• Drive the successful implementation of the customer journey philosophy and superior customer service
• Effective demonstration of talent management through pro-active identification and selection of talent
• Initiating and monitoring action to increase the profitability of the Area
• Consistent delivery of all agreed KPI's including sales and profit growth and managing expenses-to-turnover ratio's
• Ensuring that merchandise standards are maintained to the required standards within the stores
• Ensuring that merchandise opportunities are maximized both in terms of managing existing store assortments and liaison with the Head Office Merchandise/ Operations departments for new opportunities
• Manage expenses in line with net profit targets
• Ensuring process compliance in stores, managing risk and stock loss
• Leading, managing, motivating and developing the Store Managers
• Ensuring optimum development of staff
• Effectively managing employee performance
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures across Area / Stores
• Active involvement in the development of new, revamped or relocation of stores
• Regular travel

Qualifications and Experience:

• A business or retail related degree will be advantageous.
• 8 Years Retail (Minimum 4 years or more as a Store Manager)
• Entrepreneurial flair (business acumen and turnover driven)
• Valid Drivers License

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
• Microsoft Suite

Behaviours:

• Recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.About Us:Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us?About the Team:Our Premium menswear brand, Fabiani has great equity and is loved by both local and international customers since 1978. Our customers trust Fabiani to live their best life in style.

The Foschini Group