Key Accounts Manager: Foschini Trend and Design at The Foschini Group - Western Cape - Western Cape
The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Accounts Manager Design Centre Permanent The opportunity: An exciting position has arisen within the Design and Manufacturing Division, for a Key Accounts Manager. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years' experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Ladies High Fashion apparel. They need to have had experience in managing a Team across various job functions. They must have dealt directly with major fashion retailers within the South African market. They need to have had direct dealing with Buyers, Planners, Fabric Suppliers and CMT factories. Responsibilities: Managing a large team, so HR experience and previous leadership experience is vital. Dealing directly with both buyers and planners within the retail team, so they would have had to deal with some of the major fashion retailers in South Africa. Dealing with both Fabric and Trims suppliers. Design/Trend background is essential as the candidate needs a clear understanding of trends to influence product development and insure good rate of [URL Removed] the workflow within the team to ensure that product is delivered on time to our Retailer. To manage cost centres and budgets to insure best use of company funds. The ability to constantly look at improving costs and efficiencies to insure the best possible service to the Retailer. Requirements: The successful candidate must have at least 5 years' experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Ladies High Fashion apparel. They need to have had experience in managing a Team across various job functions. They must have dealt directly with major fashion retailers within the South African market. They need to have had direct dealing with Buyers, Planners, Fabric Suppliers and CMT factories. Behaviours: Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment Excellent planning, organising and multi-tasking ability required. Time management is key High level of commitment and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Have a high degree of decision making ability and be service orientated Interpersonal skills, assertive and able to communicate at all levels, as well as present to large groups Agility and team player mind-set a must 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. Are you with us? ABOUT THE TEAM Designers play a key role in delivering creative solutions for our brands. They look for new and exciting ways to apply visual trends in fashion products, store design, marketing, learning and communication. Their minds are curious, and they are constantly seeking new ways to connect our customers to our brands.
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