STORE MANAGER JOHANNESBURG HIGH END FASHION GROUP IN SOUTH AFRICA

High End Fashion Retailer seeking experienced Store Managers Johannesburg to join their team in Hyde Park.  This well-known French Fashion Brand expanding in South Africa, with its first store opened in Johannesburg requires a Store Manager that is well spoken, well groomed, loves fashion and is self-driven that can take this International Fashion Brand to new heights in South Africa.  We are looking for a stylish person who has the ability to work independently & use initiative, high attention to detail and who has excellent problem solving skills.  Duties & Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: -          The Store Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the store. -          Maximise profit while minimizing cost. -          Managing the store team consisting of 4 Sales Assistants. -          Ensure excellent customer care standards are met. -          Managing stock levels and making key decision on stock control and merchandising. -          Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales. -          Analysing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning. -          Dealing with customer complaints and comments. -          Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail fashion industry both locally and internationally. -          Understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.   Requirements: -          Must have at least 4 years’ experience as a Store Manager in a high end fashion boutique or similar retail field. -          Candidate must have Matric, Diploma or Degree in Fashion or Business Management would be an added advantage. -          Be prepared to work retail hours (including weekends, holidays and overtime). -          A thorough & practical grasp of the day to day management of a store and sales staff. -          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. -          Strong sales skills. -          Reliable, Trustworthy and Confident.   Salary:  R – R CTC per month with great growth opportunities. Interviews to take place early January .   To apply for the Store Managers - Johannesburg – High End Fashion Retailer positions – please send your detailed CV in a Word document and a recent photo of yourself.