Area Manager | Cape Town | Apparel Retail Brand

To motivate teams and to create a vibrant, energetic store environment.

Competencies required:

• Above average level of expertise in dealing with both the general public and store teams
• A proven commitment to customer service excellence
• Superb interpersonal and organisational skills
• A definite aptitude for visual and marketing strategies
• Excellent time management skills
• Superior Microsoft office skills
• An ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• A solid aptitude for interpreting and reacting to market trends in a timely fashion

Requirements:

• A combination of or equivalent to the completion of post-secondary education
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Area Manager preferably in the fashion / apparel / footwear brand environment
• Experience working as a Brand Manager or in a similar environment would be an added advantage
• Strong sales experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Must be sales focused with a proven sales track record
• Strong problem solving skills and proven ability to use your own initiative
• Knowledge and ability to effectively apply company strategy/policy/procedure at store level
• Outstanding leadership skills
• Ability of manage a functional team
• GO-GETTER attitude and positive outlook on life
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
• Good report writing
• High level of organisation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Mentoring skills
• Drivers licence and own vehicle - travelling is required
• Willingness to work Store level should the need arise

Salary negotiable

Start: ASAP

To apply for the Area Manager, Cape Town, Apparel Brand positions please send your detailed CV in a Word document and a recent photo of yourself.

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