Business Manager at Kendor Consulting

Job Description

• Our client in the fashion industry is currently receiving applications for the role of Business Manager.
• This role involves overseeing the operations of the business.
• It requires providing business and administrative support in the day-to-day management of the business, in line with its strategy and long-term objectives. 
• The Business Manager is required to monitor the efficiency of business operations closely.
• He/she will be responsible for effective and efficient day to day operations of the store and staff and will regularly report to the CEO. 

Responsibilities​

• Oversee all aspects of the business to ensure it runs smoothly, efficiently and profitably.
• Decide on the proper course of action within the confines of established rules and standards.
• Ensure all company activities adhere to legal guidelines and policies.
• Develop and update policies when necessary for renewed processes and better efficiency.
• Make strategic decisions that are essential to business profitability.
• Manage the hiring, selection, orientation and development of staff to ensure they are equipped with the required knowledge needed to execute their role.
• Ensure employees adhere to the core values and goals of the business. 
• Manage monthly and quarterly performance reviews for the team for growth, improved performances and increased profits.
• Develop an action plan that is in line with the objectives of the business model to meet sales targets.
• Develop a sales strategy aligned with the global fashion calendar and drive the team to perform effectively along these timelines.
• Develop proposals and pricing strategy for designated programmes.
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials (case studies, references, client quotes, etc).
• Constantly improve the retail systems and suggest new ways to make the company’s analogue to tech upgrade seamless.
• Lead the introduction of new brands to the company. 
• Maintain a good relationship with all the brands and stakeholders to maintain a steady flow of merchandise and great partnerships.
• Constantly onboard new brands to the store to expand our portfolio and increase profits.
• Proactively source new collaboration streams and avenues for increased revenue.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing support to the team where necessary.
• Assist in executing the annual budget for the company.
• Manage project budgets, invoices, and the financial performance of projects.
• Perform data mining in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports by collecting financial and operational data.
• Report expenses, activities, results, market position and projections with accuracy and promptness.
• Prepare and execute the payroll for all stakeholders.
• Create, modify and maintain Oracle and SQL tables to aid in the generation of reports.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role in a similar industry.
• A good eye for fashion.
• General management and administration skills.
• Facility management and coordination skills.
• Finance skills including budgeting and data analysis.
• Computer literacy.
• Decision-making and risk management.
• Industry knowledge.
• Effective communication.
• Marketing skills.