Overview
Key Accounts Manager – Design Jobs in Western Cape at The Foschini Group
Full Job Description
An exciting position has arisen within the Fix Design Division, for a Key Accounts Manager. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Fashion 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 is responsible for researching, curating and presenting key trends and fabric intel to both design and retail buying trends. This person will also be accountable for the relationship with The Fix Buying Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing a team of designers & pattern designers
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
Collating and managing design calendars and processes on a quick response lead-time
Translating international trends for the local market into exciting, actionable and relevant product
Presenting credible trend presentations to buying teams with clear and feasible outlook on manufacturing strategy
Constantly improving costs and efficiencies to insure the best possible service to the Retailer
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Design and Manufacturing of 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
Design/Trend background is essential as the candidate needs a clear understanding of trends to influence product development and insure good rate of sale
Experience in dealing with performance management, timekeeping and general conduct within a team is required
Worked with a manufacturing system, centric preferable
Skills:
MS Excel competent
Good planning and organisational skills
Strong analytical skills
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 upon performance targets
Interpersonal Savvy – openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
Manages conflict – effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Values differences – recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Title: Key Accounts Manager – Design
Company: The Foschini Group
Location: Western Cape
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