HR-Aid Consults - Our client, a Fashion store, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Retail Manager
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Retail Manageris responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store.
Responsibilities
Create a unique retail experience in line with the brand
Manage the shop to ensure a creative and inspiring layout, lighting and stock display
Set annual trading budgets and targets
Full responsibility for managing the retail trading budget and profit and loss account, monitoring performance against agreed key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Develop and maintain suitable measures and systems for controlling stock control, to ensure sufficient levels of stock at minimum stock holding and to keep write-off stock to minimum
Analyze sales figures, interpret trends and forecast future sales volumes in order to maximize profit
Maximize retail turnover and profit working to grow the business in order to support the brand’s ongoing financial viability
Partner with the senior management team to identify potential income generation opportunities from alternative commercial sources to ensure the organization’s long term financial viability
Work with the head of business development to ensure that business development activities are complementary and all potential income generation activities are exploited
Ensure effective systems for cash handling and retail banking are in place, reviewing and updating business processes as necessary
Ensure that the shop offers visitors a range of products at appropriate pricing levels and meets the organizations income targets
Work with the sales team to develop limited edition commissions and multiples from exhibiting artists
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through retail management and staff meetings, store walk-through and audits, etc.
Continually evaluate and react to performance issues and actively recruit retail candidates
Collaborate with sales manager to set daily, weekly and monthly sales targets for all retail staff and contribute significantly to meeting the targets
Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales volumes to maximize profits
Provide support to the fashion buyer, the home/furniture buyer, general manager as well as the CEO in identifying brands to be featured in store portfolio
Monitor low performing brands and suggest methods to drive quick, sustained and effective turnaround in performance
Organize all store operations and allocate responsibilities to personnel
Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance
Prepare and control the store’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency
Monitor stock levels and purchases and ensure they stay within budget
Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the store’s reputation
Inspect the areas in the store and resolve any issues that might arise
Plan and oversee in-store promotional events or displays
Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements in the store
Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
Ensure the store fulfils all legal health and safety guidelines
Perform any other tasks as assigned.
Skills & Requirements
BSc. / HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience in luxury industry
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Retail Manager
Professional certification will be an advantage
Working knowledge of the fashion industry
Must have an in-depth knowledge of the products
Knowledge of consumer spending trends and buying patterns
Standard knowledge on the use of sales software
Good data entry skills
Excellent customer-facing skill
Knowledge and understanding of business policies and procedures
Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts, and presentations
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
Must have the ability to navigate stressful situations
Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Excellent organization, planning and coordination skill
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals
Good intuitive, negotiating, and analytical skill
Excellent written and communication skill.
Passionate about fashion, design, art, culture, luxury
Must have a forward-thinking attitude
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must be a good communicator
Must be professional in attitude and appearance
Must be a good team player
Must possess good judgement
Possess a strong emotional intelligence
Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive
Must be professional in dealing with clients
Must have a friendly personality.
Salary
N650,000 - N750,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
21st August, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.