Store Manager (45hr) – Foschini – Vincent Park needed at TFG

Job Description

• The Store Manager is responsible for setting sales targets, developing strategies, and monitoring performance to ensure continuous improvement. They manage the store’s budget, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies. Additionally, they lead and develop the store team to foster a positive work environment.
• We are looking for a dynamic, driven, and commercially minded Store Manager to lead our Foschini Vincent Park store. This is a high-volume environment that requires a leader who is confident, resilient, and passionate about retail

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Grade 12 qualification
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Must have experience in driving sales to increase store profit
• Minimum 10 years retail Store management experience
• Proven experience managing a team of 20 or more employees

Skills: 

• Ability to drive KPIs, grow turnover, develop talent, and maintain high store standards
• 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 
• Strong understanding of commercial performance, customer experience, and operational excellence
• 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.
• Problem-Solving Skills