Project Coordinator at Clicks Group

Introduction

• To co-ordinate projects aligned to the category operating plan through the effective co-ordination of resources and facilitation of successful implementation within the departments.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To collect and collate information relating to the successful implementation of a project through contacting and following up with relevant stakeholders, including Macro Space.
• To ensure fixtures are available for monthly sign-off by the design forum by liaising with the supplier to deliver on time.
• To provide regular weekly and monthly updates to the executive relating to project implementation, timelines and to identify potential risks and opportunities and to prepare all relevant information after each project in order for the Project Manager to conduct the project post-implementation review.
• To draw weekly reports in order to track sales performance relating to projects and provide feedback to their category teams on trends and whether the targets are being met.
• To coordinate the annual training calendar and communicate to all relevant stakeholders.
• To annually update the chain store image manual for Personal Care and Baby to ensure the maintenance of chain store image.
• To communicate all new store openings and revamps to relevant stakeholders (Operations and suppliers) to ensure timeous delivery of all fixtures and fittings for a successful store opening.
• To manage commissions to ensure accurate and timeous payment.
• To attend the bi-weekly Call-to-Action teleconference and to provide feedback on all queries to the Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and assist with any store queries.
• To communicate all weekly store communications via the portal to ensure operations are aware of all product related launches and updates.

Minimum requirements

Knowledge:

• Retail Merchandise
• Project Management principles

Skills:

• Project co-ordination
• Presentation
• Analyzing
• MS Office with Intermediate Excel
• Written and verbal communication

Competencies:

Essential:

• Planning and Organizing
• Working with People
• Persuading and Influencing
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Writing and Reporting

Desirable:

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Analyzing
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Experience:

Essential:

• 2 yrs experience in Merchandise

Desirable:

• Experience in project administration/co-ordination role
• Retail experience

Education:

• Grade 12