Job Description

An exciting position has arisen within the Sportscene and Sneaker Factory Division, for a Key Account Manager. The successful candidate must have at least 7 years' experience in the Design and Manufacturing of High Fashion apparel. This person will be accountable for managing the Design critical path, processes and workflow from style conception (Design) to delivery (Production) and to provide effective communication to all relevant stakeholders. This person will manage a team of Merchandisers & Raw Materials. This person will also be accountable for the relationship with supporting teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a large team Dealing directly with both buyers and planners within the retail team Dealing with both Fabric and Trims suppliers Managing the workflow within the team to ensure that product is delivered on time to the Retailer Managing cost centres and budgets to insure best use of company funds Constantly improving costs and efficiencies to insure the best possible service to the Retailer

Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant tertiary qualification is required (Degree/ Diploma) The successful candidate must have at least 7 - 10 years' experience in the Design and Manufacturing of High Fashion apparel. They need to have had experience in managing a Team across various job functions They must have dealt directly with major fashion retailers within the South African market They need to have had direct dealing with Buyers, Planners, Fabric Suppliers and CMT factories Design & Manufacturing background is essential as the candidate needs a clear understanding of the retail cycle from beginning to end Experience in dealing with performance management, timekeeping and general conduct within a team is required Worked with a manufacturing system, centric preferable

Skills:

Ms Excel competent Good planning and organisational skills Strong analytical skills

Behaviours:

Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Interpersonal Savvy - openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships Manages conflict - effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.