Area Manager

At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven retail management experience and the ability to work within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This focused and experienced retail professional, must share our commitment to fashion, quality and customer service excellence and will assist in maximizing turnover and profits; controlling expenses within budget and improving the visual appeal and customer service of all stores based in his/her area. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and meeting KPIs in 6-8 stores.

Qualification/s:
Matric (a business related qualification will be an advantage)

Experience / Knowledge:
Previous experience as an Area Manager of multiple stores

Competencies:
Strong retail business acumen and trader mentality
Target and turnover driven, whilst being security conscious
Good administration, planning and time management skills
Good interviewing and recruitment skills
Excellent management and IR skills
Strong leadership, training and coaching skills able to motivate and inspire
Energetic, self-motivated and resilient with a flair for fashion
Excellent verbal and written communicate skills (computer literate)
Knowledge of merchandising principles and fashion
Customer centric

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.