Permanent Operations Executive – Tekkie Town Vacancies
Job Description
Tekkie Town Vacancies – Operations Executive
Job Description
Shoe City, a leading specialty footwear retailer in Southern Africa, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Executive to drive growth and profitability across our expanding network. Our vision is to be the preferred destination for fashionable, affordable, and comfortable footwear for the whole family. We achieve this by offering value and choice, creating a pleasant shopping experience, fostering employee growth, and building strong relationships with our suppliers.
As the Operations Executive, you will oversee all retail operations across our stores in three countries, ensuring profitability and alignment with our overall business strategy. If you are an experienced leader with a strong operational background in retail, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a well-established brand.
Qualifications:
- A Business/Marketing Degree or equivalent diploma (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a senior management position within a major retail chain
- Strong understanding of retail financial principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s overall strategy, translating it into actionable operational plans.
- Operational Excellence:
- Oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) including turnover, expenses, stock losses, risk, and profitability across all stores.
- Implement and monitor business processes and methodologies, conduct regular business reviews, and provide comprehensive reporting to the Board.
- Store Development & Property:
- Collaborate with Pepkor Property to identify new store locations, manage relocations, revamps, and closures.
- Conduct site assessments, analyze financial indicators, and initiate innovative store layouts and designs.
- Lead the Store Development team to ensure timely project delivery.
- Risk Management:
- Analyze monthly audit reports, implement corrective actions, and ensure that annual audits are conducted in all stores.
- Budget Management:
- Develop and manage the annual Operations budget, overseeing turnover, store expenses, and capital expenditure.
- People Management:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, including recruitment, performance reviews, coaching, and succession planning.
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