TFG – Area Manager – Maun

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

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

To apply, submit your application on the below link
Applications close 21 August 2023

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