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Key Account Manager (Design and Trend)

Key Account Manager (Design and Trend)

TFG (The Foschini Group)Wes-Kaap, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Account Manager (Design and Trend)

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An exciting position has arisen within the Markham Division, for a Key Account Manager. The successful candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mens apparel. This person will be accountable for managing the Design critical path, processes and workflow from style conception (Design) to delivery (Production) and to provide effective communication to all relevant stakeholders. This person will manage a team of Designers and Pattern Designers. This person will also be accountable for the relationship with supporting teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a large team
  • Dealing directly with both buyers and planners within the retail team
  • Dealing with both Fabric and Trims suppliers
  • Managing the workflow within the team to ensure that product is delivered on time to the Retailer
  • Managing cost centres and budgets to insure best use of company funds
  • Constantly improving costs and efficiencies to insure the best possible service to the Retailer

Qualifications and Experience

  • At least 10 years’ experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mens apparel
  • Experience in managing a Team across various job functions
  • Direct experience with major fashion retailers within the South African market
  • Direct dealing with Buyers, Planners, Fabric Suppliers and CMT factories
  • Design / Trend background essential to influence product development and insure good rate of sale
  • Experience in dealing with performance management, timekeeping and general conduct within a team
  • Experience with a manufacturing system, preferable centric
  • Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • Skills

  • Excellent influencing skills
  • Good understanding of Brand identity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sound understanding of factors influencing net profit
  • Behaviours

  • Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • Drives Engagement – inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
  • Drives Results – sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
  • Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to Account on agreed performance targets
  • Interpersonal Savvy – builds rapport and establishes positive relationships
  • Manages conflict – navigates and resolves conflict constructively
  • Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to organisational goals
  • Values differences – respects and appreciates diverse values, beliefs, perspectives
  • Employment Equity

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

    About Us

    TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives . Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

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