Store Manager (40HR) G Star - Limpopo Mall - Polokwane

at  The Foschini Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Grade 12 qualification
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Must have 3 years Store Management experience
• Must have experience in driving sales to increase store profit
• Excellent customer service orientation

SKILLS:

• Ability to adapt to different customers and situations
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, administration and planning skills
• The ability to take initiative
• A high level of attention to detail
• Figure and admin orientated
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate the unique value of G-Star’s premium apparel.
• A passion for denim and an understanding of its potential beyond conventional fashion
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve common goals
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.

• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. Etc.).
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard
• Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer-centric mind set.
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store.
• Ensure store staff implement merchandising strategy and standards
• Managing team schedule effectively
• Staff training and development
• People management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management
• Controlling expenses
• Allocate time effectively; handle multiple tasks and completing priorities.
• Manage risk within the store