Retail Operations Manager - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 08-10-2014 2:35:20 PM
05-11-2014 2:35:20 PM
RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER – AMERICAN FASHION BRAND
SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE | START ASAP

The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader of people, a true retailer and financially savvy business leader. Vital to success is a clear understanding of how to motivate large diverse teams and the ability to deliver results. The ability to think and plan strategically as well as ensure robust retail processes are implemented and followed will be highly desirable. The ability to communicate up and down the management chain as well as possessing proven financial experience will be hallmarks of the successful candidate. This is a significant leadership opportunity in a fast paced retail environment

Job Requirements:
?Education: University Degree in Business Administration or Retail Operations
?Experience:6-8 years of experience with International Retail brand.
?Linguistic skills: Excellent English and Afrikaans
?Personality Traits: Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal abilities; Strong result orientation & creativity; sharp business acumen

Responsibilities:
?Ensure very high retail standards
?Handling overall responsibility of the brand –sales/inventory management, marketing, Visual merchandising and retail operations.
?Achieving sales targets
?All retail staff related matters, including staff hiring, training, incentivizing, periodic appraisals & counselling, mystery shopping etc.
?Ensure high level of customer service and outstanding brand experience for the customers.
?Ensuring a positive relations with brand Principals
?Participate in annual budgeting process and monthly targets
?Prepare feasibility/business plans for new locations
?Prepare periodic MIS reports and analysis
?Ordering merchandise based on sales forecast on annual/monthly basis
?Managing stock & ensuring an appropriate stock to sales ratio & ideal stock location wise
?Supporting inter shop/location stock transfers
?Assisting in rolling out brand wise promotions
?Planning the marketing calendar and participating in marketing activities involving events, campaigns & PR

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews with our Consultants. This will be within 2-3 days of applying. You will receive an automated response to your email which will confirm that we have received your CV. If you have not heard from a Consultant within 3 days of applying, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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