Job Description

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Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and share with the broader team a seasonal training calendar (in-store - Digital- in-person)
• Develop 365 approaches to learning for fundamental performance footwear styles across running and training
• Setting up & developing digital training sessions on new innovations/styles
• Work close with the Totalsport in-store specialist teams and programs to build a close connection to give the instore teams the education & confidence to recommend the right performance styles to consumers
• Lead the planned in-person workshops, which will take place every 6 months in posable 4 locations
• Drive instore trial activations
• Report on seasonal training & sell-through & performance
• The ability to travel frequently across South Africa

Operations

• Give seasonal detailed customer experience feedback linked to sell-through
• Be on the ground & touch base with store staff on a regular basis to test and ensure learning outcomes are achieved
• New ways to elevate & engage store teams to learn efficiently
• Seasonal budget management for the year (staff training & activations)

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Matric qualification
• A relevant degree (preferable)
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Retail experience in performance footwear is essential
• Experience in training

Skills:

• Computer literacy skills
• Good Communication skills, verbal and written
• Analytical skills
• People skills, passionate for people and development
• Project Management skills
• Planning and attention to detail and working to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Conveys information &communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Sets ambitious goals & takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Takes accountability & ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Ability to work manage time & projects effectively
• Ability to work independently

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:

At Totalsports we're all about PERFORMANCE, we INSPIRE, we're AUTHENTIC, we're MOTIVATING, we INNOVATE, and we are REAL. We are looking for a team player who embodies a passion for sports and keeping fit and healthy, as well as a leader who develops, inspires, motivates and drives a high-performing team.

We're the #HomeofSport, join our commitment to inspire & unlock potential by making sport & fitness accessible to everyone

The Foschini Group