Divisional Sales Manager - Ackermans

An exciting and challenging opportunity for a Divisional Sales Manager (DSM) has become available within our Operations team.

The primary focus of the Divisional Sales Manager position is the effective, efficient and consistent implementation of the company's operational strategy in order to maximize sales by focusing on people, store image, visual merchandising and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize the sales of the division of the region through the effective implementation of business processes.
• Generate and exceed sales budget and growth.
• Optimize profit through the effective management of costs. (To manage cost within budget)
• Ensure professional HR practices in staffing and talent processes.
• Oversee effective stock management in all stores.
• Exceed customer expectations by effective execution of the strategy.
• Ensure subordinate effectiveness through effective leadership and clear communication and management of job performance
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Implement project plans to reach the given outcome.
• Ensure a climate of productivity and positive morale by living the Company values.
• Manage the division according to the business plan to ensure optimal brand and store image representation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Matric (with maths and economics)

Preferred:

• Post matric qualification in retail or commerce

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Store processes
• Product lines and financial services
• Visual Merchandising
• In-store supply chain
• Manning and scheduling
• People's practices and policies

SKILLS required:

• VM Skills
• Leadership
• Good communication
• Performance management
• Coaching
• Financial Skills
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Computer packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

COMPETENCIES

• Leading and directing
• Action Orientation
• Implementing and maintaining
• Analysing
• Result Achievement
• Customer-driven awareness
• Trading mentality
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Planning and prioritising

EXPERIENCE required:

Essential:

• 3 years as a Store Manager in a Retail chain with a focus on clothing

Preferred:

• Exposed to all departments in the Retail store.
• Leadership exposure in different capacities within large to small stores.

Other:

• Candidate must be in possession of a valid Drivers’ License and be willing to travel extensively
• Short listed applicants will need to be prepared to undergo evaluations/assessments and interviews.