Area Manager Clothing

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Oversees the execution of the store standards, human resources, promotional execution and finance, Admin, maintenance of clothing stores. Monitors the execution of standards, promotions in clothing departments within Corporate Stores.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (matric)/N3 equivalent/Clothing degree
• 5 - 8 years' experience as an Area Manager - ideally within the Clothing retail sector
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Must be computer literate
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage – run/analyze and interpret reports

Competencies

Customer-centric

Strategic, innovative, and autonomous approach to problem solving
Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality
Strong and effective negotiation skills
Decision-making skills
Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
Computer literacy
Assertive and able to communicate effectively
High attention to detail
Align with Pick N Pay values
Networking and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and own development-driven mindset
Strong leadership and team building skills

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of managers and Crew in the Flagship store.

Implement strategies to drive business performance to achieve target

Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to company policies

Analyze performance metrics and create actionable plans for improvement

Recruiting and managing staff

Managing stock take planning and process

Managing of disciplinary action and ER cases

Ensuring Admin, Trade and people checks are in line with business standards

Foster a positive and productive work environment

Ensure Visual merchandise standards are adhered to in the store.

Monitors staff appearance

Monitors backup areas

Monitors new lines available and merchandise according to dispatch guidelines

Monitor total range display

Monitors store/department housekeeping standards

Monitors customer service standards adhered to

Identifies staff training needs and coaches Crew

Communicates expected standards and processes to the Manager/Crew

Provides on-the-job knowledge skills and expertise to Managers/ Crew/Supervisors

Approves store Kronos schedules

Monitors store overtime costs

Ensures promotion and display standards are adhered to

Ensures general maintenance standards are adhered to –authorises any necessary

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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