Job Description
\nResponsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tPromote a high-performance culture though the effective leadership and management of designated store teams.
\n\tMonitor sales for designated stores on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and ensure action plans are in place to deliver required results.
\n\tEnsure store specific action plans are in place for all underperforming stores.
\n\tDiscuss performing and non-performing stores with the Area Manager monthly and provide feedback on the achievement of action plans to deliver to requirements, including but not limited to stock management, slow moving products promotions, sales targets, Loyalty Card Programme, operational standards, shrinkage results and stock loss action plans, staffing and staff morale.
\n\tConduct performance meetings with underperforming store teams, ensure clear action plans are in place, monitor and review the achievement of the action plan.
\n\tEnsure all monthly promotions are implemented in designated stores, according to required standards and each store provides the relevant evidence of implementation.
\n\tAssist Area Manager with the preparation and presentation of quarterly reviews to the Managing Director and National Operations & Sales Manager, including relevant analysis and clear action plans to deliver to key performance requirements.
\n\tEnsure effective utilization of reports to support sound problem solving and decision making.
\n\tEffectively utilize relevant reporting to provide input to required stock levels and volumes to support sales budgets, e.g., Top selling lines, Slow moving product line items, Out of Stock line items, stock re-ordering levels.
\n\tPrepare for, co-ordinate and obtain input for the content to be shared at Cycle meetings, ensuring that topics covered add value, address area specific relevant matters, enhance continual sales growth and the development of employees.
\n\tEnsure that visual merchandising standards and disciplines are consistently implemented and maintained to the required business standard to create a beautiful store experience.
\n\tProvide feedback on the effectiveness of visual merchandising that encourage link selling and support the effective implementation of promoted products.
\n\tEnsure stores maintain presentation standards and disciplines which include merchandising of windows, shop fronts, gondola ends, and countertops.
\n\tShare best practice learnings with other teams and across areas.
\n\tEnsure that the store teams maintain focus on all key business indicators including but not limited to customer service excellence; Moments of Truth, Loyalty Card Programme, promotions, Link Selling, Make overs, stock management, Store standards and disciplines though the effective utilization of reporting, and ongoing feedback.
\n\tDraft and submit a Monthly store visitation plan and provide updates on any changes to the agreed plan.
\n\tConduct monthly store visits and discuss including but not limited to sales performance against targets, store standards, store disciplines, compliance with policies and procedures, utilization of the Model Store files, notice board standards, stock management and the used of stock reports to manage Top 200 Items.
\n\tComplete the Operations checklist and Banking audits monthly and provide feedback to the store management including updating the Store Visitation book with the relevant feedback, action plans and instructions.
\n\tEnsure that the fully completed Operational Checklist is forwarded to the Area Manager monthly.
\n\tFollow up, address, and rectify the out of line areas recorded on the Risk audits and previous store visits.
\n\tIdentify prime locations for stores in existing malls and shopping centers and discuss opportunities with Area Manager.
\n\tKeep up to date with new mall and shopping center developments and notify the Area Manager of possible sites for new stores.
\n\tEnsure the successful planning, co-ordination and launching of new stores, revamps and relocations and ensure the relevant checklists are completed.
\n\tEffectively manage all people processes including but not limited to employee relations, performance management, learning and development processes, recognition schemes and annual leave planning.
\n\tEffectively and timeously manage monthly payroll processes including the preparation and submission of the Staff Movement report and all relevant supporting documentation.
\n\tEnsure effective staffing schedules are in place in all stores including staffing over peak seasons, stock takes, training schedules and annual leave.
\n\tLiaise with the Human Resources and Recruitment Department to identify appropriate. methods to recruit suitable candidates for relevant positions within agreed timelines.
\n\tEnsure that the correct recruitment processes are followed to enable optimal operations and store structures.
\n\tEnsure all employees are inducted utilizing the official company induction process and documentation.
\n\tEnsure all staff understand their role and responsibilities and receive the relevant training including Point of Sale systems and procedures, Product Knowledge (new and existing products), Merchandising in store, Customer service, selling skills including makeovers, Health and Safety awareness and Shrinkage prevention.
\n\tEnsure action plans are in place to effectively manage known and unknown causes of shrinkage including but not limited to stock rotation, ordering, write offs, damages and tester usage.
\n\tAssist and support the Area Manager to deliver business requirements.<\/p>\n
Requirements\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 or related qualification is required
\n\tA qualification in retail management, sales management, business management or related qualification is an advantage is required
\n\tA valid driver\u2019s license.
\n\tA minimum of three years\u2019 experience in a similar role or managerial position in a flag ship store, within the fashion\/retail environment is required.
\n\tExperience in Fragrances and Cosmetics would be beneficial.
\n\tA minimum of three years\u2019 experience managing and motivating store teams
\n\tUtilizing reporting to effectively manage delivery to key store targets.
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go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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