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Design & Product Development Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a Design & PDV team
  • Manage the development process and critical path from conception to completion for textile prints graphic and garment development to align to seasonal trend and strategy.
  • Manage and build strategic relationship with all stakeholders in the supply chain both internal and external.
  • Work with the Suppliers both local and import to ensure that we deliver on customers’ requirement 
  • Collating and managing trend and buying calendars and processes governed by key international benchmarks as well as retail timelines
  • Translating and researching international trends for all departments for the local market into exciting, actionable, and relevant presentations
  • Presenting credible trend presentations to the buying teams across ladies’, men’s, and kids’ departments 
  • Implementing the retail test strategy
  • Ensure Team Calendar is set up & maintained understanding & incorporating respective lead times on fabric shipments from various sources, product development lead times, production cycles as well as finishing for local and import.
  • Managing the workflow within the team to ensure that creative strategy and product are delivered on time.
  • Product developing and engineering trends into affordable styles in key-value fabrics and price points  
  • Fabric sourcing aligned to retail strategy 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree is essential
  • Design management experience in apparel (3+ years essential) 
  • Trend research and product development experience is essential 
  • Previous experience in clothing manufacturing would be ideal
  • Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process would be ideal
  • Advanced working knowledge of Photoshop skills
  • Advanced working knowledge Illustrator skills
  • A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail)

Skills: 

  • High level of commitment, can work independently and collaboratively 
  • High degree of decision making 
  • Assertive
  • Ability to self- manage 
  • Team player
  • Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
  • Excellent Time management skills 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Good judgement and problem-solving skills 
  • Develop Team to improve the technical competencies required for any new product commodities.
  • Manage HR Function within the Team. (Performance Management, day to day queries etc

Behaviours: 

  • Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives 
  • forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
  • Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
  • thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation 
  • Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives 
  • Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
  • Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
  • Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • High level of EQ and resolution driven 
  • High level of tolerance and resilience. 
  • Must be able to be decisive and ability to handle pressure. 
  • Have a value mind-set, speed & agility, and a can-do mentality  
  • Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
  • Diplomatic and tactful, while also being assertive 

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

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Store Manager – (40hr) – Exact Chuma Mall – Diepsloot

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:  

  • Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
  • Controlling expenses 
  • Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
  • People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
  • Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

  • A Matric certificate. 
  • Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

  • Builds Customer Loyalty
  • Customer Service Delivery
  • Customer Value Management
  • Customer-Focused Approach
  • Effectively Presents Solutions
  • Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
  • Knows the Buying Influences
  • Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
  • Manages Resistance
  • Managing the Sales Process
  • Navigates Customer Challenges
  • Negotiation & Selling
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Policy & procedures
  • Strategic Sales Planning
  • Leadership

Behaviors

  • Action Oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
  • Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
  • Customer Focus – understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
  • Directs work – effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
  • Drives Engagement – inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
  • Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Optimizes Work Processes – assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • Values differences – recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

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

Store Manager (40hr) – Exact – Kwamhlanga Crossroads Plaza – Kwamhlanga – Mpumalanga

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:  

  • Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
  • Controlling expenses 
  • Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
  • People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
  • Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

  • A Matric certificate. 
  • Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

  • Builds Customer Loyalty
  • Customer Service Delivery
  • Customer Value Management
  • Customer-Focused Approach
  • Effectively Presents Solutions
  • Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
  • Knows the Buying Influences
  • Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
  • Manages Resistance
  • Managing the Sales Process
  • Navigates Customer Challenges
  • Negotiation & Selling
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Policy & procedures
  • Strategic Sales Planning
  • Leadership

Behaviors

  • Action Oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
  • Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
  • Customer Focus – understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
  • Directs work – effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
  • Drives Engagement – inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
  • Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Optimizes Work Processes – assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • Values differences – recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

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

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All the best with your applications

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