Project Coordinator: Beauty (Fixed-Term Contract) at Ackermans

• The search is on and our Buying team is on the lookout for a Project Coordinator to effectively execute the in-store implementation of the Beauty Project within the Operations environment. This key role will support the Project Manager by ensuring the on time, in budget implementation of our exciting new Beauty strategy.
• This position will be a fixed term contract for one year. 

So, what will you do?

Planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling the in-store execution of the new Beauty range. To include but not limited to:

• Fixtures and Fitting amendments
• Visual Merchandising implementation
• Store staff communications
• Developing roll out plan, ensuring the rollout is efficient, cost-effective, and implemented according to spec.
• Ensuring the on time, in budget implementation of the equipment upgrades in stores.
• Liaising with the Training & Development department to ensure relevant in-store training
• To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role players/key relationships
• To execute all administration related to the project roll out
• Provide general assistance to the Project Manager

What experience & qualifications do you need?

• Minimum of 4-8 years working experience within a Retail Chain environment working with stores, store operations, etc.
• Minimum of 2-3 years should be Project Management or Coordination role
• Understanding Retail principles with a focus on Customer experience, durability, store staff experience
• Budget management across multiple areas (Capital Expenditure and Operational Expenditure)
• Reading Store Layout plans, Understanding Specifications Documents, Contractual understanding of SLAs
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, OneDrive, Sharepoint)
• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is essential.
• A National Diploma or Degree in Business/Retail/Project Management or Business Administration
• What job related knowledge and skills do you require?

Knowledge required:

• Retail Store layout
• Negotiations with contractors and suppliers
• Budgeting and costing
• SLA Agreements
• Managing vendor relationships

Skills required:

• Project Management skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel on Intermediate/advanced level)
• Planning, organizing and controlling skills
• Strong communication skills
• Reporting skills
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to interpret data (data driven decision making) which leads to proactive actions driving efficiencies
• Strong analytical and attention to detail skills to see patterns
• Build and Maintain relationships
• Conflict resolution skills
• Highly detail-orientated and accurate
• A strong sense of customer focus
• Problem solving skills
• Influence & build relationships
• Work with diverse teams as well as work independently
• Simplify processes
• Be proactive and use one’s own initiative