I lead retail teams in the ares of Visual Merchandising. This requires that I train, motivate, and coach my teams and co-workers to get them to think commercially at all times while ensuring that fashion remains at the centre of everything we do. Product presentation, store windows, campaign implementation and trends must have a clear impact on sales figures and turnover of stores.Accountabilities include but are not limited to:- Implement and continuously reinforce the visual merchandising standards set by the brand. Ensure store presentation is always aligned with brand Vision.- Conduct store visits and work with retail teams to ensure that guidelines are followed to maintain a global brand image. - Drive sales through VM to meet budgets. - Training and Development of store managers in brand VM standards.- Department liaison with Retail/Head Office VM to ensure good exchange of information and ideas- Manage new season launches and new releases- Assist in new store opening and refurbishments

Lead, manage and develop all Store Managers and team members within my area/s to achieve sales and K.P.I targets; and to ensure long term business growth in accordance with the company vision, brand DNA, core values and established policies and procedures.Accountabilities Include:1. Achievement of sales and KPI targets within my region2. To lead and inspire teams through effective organization, communication and time management3. Ensure all team development needs are met4. Achievement of wage targets within my region5. Accurate Payroll management6. Visual Merchandising practices are driven through directives, documents and any other supporting initiatives, whilst maintaining brand vision and DNA7. Recruitment : Ensuring zero vacancies within your region8. Inventory Management : Ensuring stock is at correct levels within your region to achieve sales and KPI targets9. Adhering to Group Loss Prevention policies and procedures through team training and development10. Planning and executing new store set ups within your region

Lululemon Athletica stands for entrepreneurship at a store manager level, which means that I was entirely accountable for the success and growth of my business. My average team size was 10-14 in which I instilled a strong sense of integrity and effective communication skills. -Developing strategies to build and accelerate team development-Exceeding company goals by managing profit and loss statement, employee cost targets and quarterly sales goals-›Construct grassroots marketing strategies and execution of large scale events and projects-Strategically managing sell-through of product at highest gross margin-Creating and building store initiatives and projects coupled with intentional action plans-Organising and leading regional training days designed to up skill staff-Devise strategies to increase traffic levels of customers-Recruitment, hiring and training of all staff