Regional Sales Manager

Remuneration:	R18000 - R30000 per month basic salary
Location:	Cape Town
Job level:	Mid
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Limba Originals

Job Title: Regional sales manager – Limba Originals
Location: Central Cape Town
Reports to: Managing Director

Job summary:
Limba is a proudly South African athleisure and activewear brand that makes comfortable, high-quality active lifestyle wear for women who are on the move. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Sales Manager to lead our sales team, drive revenue growth, and enhance brand visibility in the local market. 

You will play a hands-on role in managing daily sales operations at our flagship store in central Cape Town, while also spearheading strategic initiatives to increase foot traffic and brand awareness. The ideal candidate is a sales leader with a passion for fashion retail, strong leadership skills, and a finger on Cape Town’s health and wellness community’s pulse. 

Key responsibilities: Sales leadership and store performance:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Actively engage in selling, spending 50% - 75% of work time on the store floor, leading by example to drive high-value sales.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, implementing strategies to optimize revenue, according to the tactical sales plan. 
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the store, and in the region, in accordance with Limba’s customer service standards. 
• Manage in-store merchandising and product placement to maximize sales opportunities.
• Resolve customer complaints (if any) in a timely and effective manner. 

Brand growth and market engagement:

• Work with the MD and marketing team to develop and execute initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive foot traffic to the boutique.
• Identify and participate in relevant local events, wellness days, pop-ups and networking opportunities to promote the brand.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local brand partners.
• Work with the marketing team to implement targeted campaigns that attract high-value customers.
• Document and share visual content from the store with management for social media channels. 

Operational and team management:

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
• Train and develop the sales team, fostering a high-performance, positive company culture. Lead local team recruitment initiatives, when applicable. 
• Manage inventory levels and liaise with HQ (based in Johannesburg) to ensure the right product mix is available.
• Provide daily sales updates and monthly reports with insights and plans (aligned to KPIs) to the leadership team, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Undertaking administrative duties such as staff scheduling, keeping filing up to date and reporting to management. 
• Maintain the physical condition of the Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner. Ensuring store compliance with health and safety regulations. 

Key requirements:

• Demonstrate a proven record of performance in retail sales management, preferably with experience in fashion, sports/wellness or luxury retail environments. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Confidence and an exceptional ability to sell with a passion for customer engagement.
• Experience in event participation, networking, and brand growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to take initiative, and actively engage the team in delivering results, and exceeding targets. 
• Sense of business acumen and the ability to analyse sales data effectively.
• Basic tech skills: Yoco, Excel, Google Docs
• Flexibility to work over weekends, public holidays, and over the festive season 

What we offer:
A fantastic opportunity to work with an aspirational, growing South African brand. You will be in a working environment with developmental opportunities, new experiences and opportunities to improve your skill sets. You will be given the freedom to positively contribute to growing the company and brand in Cape Town.  

We approach our work with enthusiasm and kindness. 

We are agile and excited to grow exponentially!

• A competitive salary with performance-based incentives. 
• The opportunity to shape and grow a proudly South African fashion brand.
• A dynamic, stylish, and supportive work environment.

If you are an energetic and visionary sales leader who thrives in a hands-on role and is passionate about growing a brand, we would love to hear from you! 

Send your CV to az.oc.slanigiroabmil@erotsprm by 9 February 2025 with the following subject Line LIMBA - REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Posted on 05 Feb 14:44, Closing date 12 Feb