Footwear Department Manager

21 hours ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time
Job Title: Footwear Department Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Buyer to independently manage and grow the Footwear Department of our established national retailer.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Analyzing sales trends and history to formulate strategy and provide input into Group strategy.
  • Researching local and international markets and interpreting trends.
  • Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental coordination.
  • Negotiating cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points, and primary margins being achieved.
  • Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise.
  • Adhering to critical path.
  • Growth and development of business.
  • Product development.
  • Range construction.
  • Assisting with developing and coaching buyers' assistants, trainees, and assistant buyers.
Key Competencies:
  • Relevant retail/business qualifications (preferred).
  • 5-8 years buying experience is essential.
  • Creativity, taste, and flair: ensuring that ranges are balanced and offer real choice.
  • Passion for Product/Merchandise.
  • Negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Merchant and retail ability demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors, and customer needs.
  • Business acumen.
  • Team Player: ability and will to work co-operatively with others within a team and across departments towards a common objective.
  • Results-driven and proactive.
  • Entrepreneurial.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to present a well-balanced range.
  • Tolerance to change/ability to work under pressure.
  • Computer literate: ability to operate in a Windows-based environment.


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