TFG – Area Manager –

Foschini Botswana (PTY) LTD trading as TFG (The Foschini Group LTD) is recruiting for Area Manager based in Francistown.

Are you a values driven inspiring leader with excellent leadership skills?
Do you thrive on working in a team environment?
Do you enjoy leading and developing people?

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
·         To drive excellent customer service through focusing on excellent results
·         To manage, inspire and lead your team
·         To recruit, train and develop your people
·         Contribute to the formulation of the company operational strategic objectives, and ensure successful execution thereof
·         Exercise exceptional entrepreneurial and commercial thinking to effectively drive sales and overall store performance for the area
·         Demonstrate mature leadership skills including the ability to attract, hire, retain and engage the team
·         Develop a high performance team and culture, focusing on ownership, accountability and performance
·         Drive performance in line with company values
·         Drive the successful implementation of the customer journey philosophy
·         Deliver targeted turnover- and profit growth
·         Develop and manage annual operational budget and projections
·         Consistent delivery of all agreed KPI’s including sales and profit growth, ROAM, new accounts, rewards, expenses-to-turnover ratio and shrinkage
·         To develop and control budgets for the area
·         To Initiate and monitor actions to increase profitability
·         To ensure merchandise opportunities are maximised and managed through liaison with relevant departments
·         To manage and maintain merchandise standards
·         To ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
·         To participate actively in development of new, revamped or relocated stores

Requirements:
·         Proven management experience at a senior level
·         Minimum of 3 – 5 years field management experience (essential)
·         A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous but not essential
·         A valid driver’s license
·         Unquestionable ethics and values
·         Inspiring leadership
·         The ability to operate independently
·         Proven ability to display initiative
·         Proven track record and ability to drive and successfully execute robust retail operations strategies
·         Ability to work comfortably at both a strategic and operational level
·         Strong planning and organizing skills, delegation and follow-through
·         Proven ability to develop relationships with various internal- and external business partners
·         Proven ability to drive change, persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders
·         Demonstrate a high level of maturity, emotional intelligence and insight into diverse teams and individuals
·         Strong written and verbal communication at all levels of organization
·         Analytical skills
·         Strong understanding of ER knowledge
·         Ability to travel
·         Grade 12 certificate

Click on the application link to apply.

Applications Close: 21 August 2023

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.