Active Jobs at Clicks Group

Introduction

• To ensure the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by leading and directing the store operations team in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximizing sales, tracking daily targets, weekly and monthly sales plans and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully manage in-store execution of all visual merchandising, ensuring that in-store presentation and promotional standards are maintained and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To ensure all administrative responsibilities are attended to in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
• To maintain an awareness of customer trends, demographics and needs and monitor the activity of local competitors in order to capitalise on opportunities.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Knowledge:

• Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
• Strong retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures 
• Knowledge of Customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices 
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing

Skills:

• Sound managerial skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Strong financial acumen

Competencies:

Essential:

• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment with an annual turnover of at least R50 million
• Extensive people management experience of a large and diverse workforce
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Essential: B. Degree or Diploma (retail / finance management, pharmacy or related) (External applicants)

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Introduction

• To ensure service excellence at the point of sale by ensuring fast and efficient customer service and point of sale (POS) operational activities.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently direct and control all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To ensure the effective and safe management of stock and cash, minimising shrinkage and ensuring a high standard of general housekeeping and administration
• To ensure shop assistant / cashiers are trained, competent, motivated and directed to fulfill their duties whilst delivering service excellence at all times.
• To ensure sufficient staffing of the shop assistant / cashiers in line with the work schedule, company policies and labour legistation.
• To timeously and efficiently resolve all customer queries in line with the Company's policies.
• To drive the promotion of the Clicks clubcard in order to ensure the achievement of clubcard participation targets.
• To effectively manage stock by enforcing security measures, cash controls, returns policies and all other relevant administrative duties related to minimising stock losses and maximising security procedures at the point of sale.
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Understanding and application of financial management principles
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures 
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices 
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing

Skills:

• Results and target driven
• Sound managerial skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Following instructions and procedures
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Planning and organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Education:

Essential:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Retail/Business Management qualification (External applicants)

Desirable:

• Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

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Introduction

• To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures 
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

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Introduction

• Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services (within scope of practice) and performing day-to-day dispensary administration according to company's Standard Operating Plans (SOPs).

Job description

Job Objectives:

• High standards of customer service and care
• Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine
• Efficient dispensary administration
• Accurate compounding
• Provision of general health advice
• High standards of housekeeping and merchandise display
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements

Minimum requirement

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric with Maths (Essential)
• Minimum requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for the various levels as a Pharmacist Assistant (Qualified, Post Basic and Learner Basic)

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Product knowledge (Health isle and OTC)
• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Customer service orientated
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic calculations
• IT Business Operating Systems
• MS Office

Competencies:

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organising

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Introduction

• We are looking to recruit a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for the Print, Display and Visual Merchandising aspects within The Body Shop stores. This role reports to the Brand Manager and will be based at the Clicks Head Office in Cape Town.

Job description

Main Purpose:

• To maintain excellence in all aspects of store presentation in stand-alone ‘The Body Shop’ Stores and all formats in Clicks including stores-in-stores, to ensure a positive customer experience and seamless brand execution, within budget and aligned to brand standards.

Job Objectives:

• To manage the logistics of all visual merchandising for store modernisation, refresh programs and new store openings that includes componentry, POS and in-store display equipment, in-store execution and internal design.
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders on workflow for promotions and product advertisements to deadlines. 
• To coordinate the ordering of printing, equipment and VM componentry for all stores and ensure on time distribution.
• To communicate information and support store teams on all aspects of in store presentation and brand guidelines to ensure consistent execution and the right visual impact – for example the monthly trading pack.
• To follow-up and ensure that the correct print and display materials and equipment/componentry have been delivered to stores.
• To undertake store visits, roadshows and other mechanics to gather feedback on print and display materials and ensure the correct implementation of the visual merchandising standards at all times across all stores.   
• To continually monitor and update visual merchandising in line with Group and brand standards.
• To update and maintain an inventory of merchandising equipment/componentry.
• To attend the store roll outs and new store openings and assist with implementation.
• To execute the business event plan within the budget allocated and to deliver compliance to global standards within budget.

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of visual merchandising principles
• Knowledge of marketing concepts and principles
• Knowledge of retail industry principles

Job Skills:

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Planning and organising skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Creative flair
• Ability to work with large amounts of information from various sources and consolidate into a simplified communication

Experience:

• Essential: 3 years’ experience in merchandising and display
• Essential: Experience in a retail / FMCG environment 

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Essential: Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Advertising or equivalent

Essential Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Creating and Innovating 

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Introduction

• To ensure the efficient operation of the dispensary and to ensure service excellence by delivering high standards of Pharmaceutical care in order to meet sales and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with Clicks’ way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandising, SAPC regulations and company standards.
• To ensure the operational viability of the dispensary through focusing on core dispensary and clinic targets.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees by overseeing training and development of Pharmacist Assistants and Pharmacist Interns in line with SAPC requirements when required.
• To execute customer service initiatives in the dispensary to ensure a great customer experience, driving of customer loyalty and achievement of club card participation targets.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare aisle resulting in a full offering to customers regarding their healthcare needs.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacist with SAPC
• Desirable: Retail Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Unisolve experience

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures 
• Knowledge of patient care, professional counselling
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Tutorship and coaching skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Interpersonal skills (Customer service orientation and effective patient care)
• Computer literacy
• Strong financial acumen

Essential Competencies

• Following instructions and Procedures
• Relating and networking
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Relating and networking
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Working with people
• Adhering to Principles and Values

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Introduction

• To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures 
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

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Introduction

• Are you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you confident to drive sales and build customer loyalty in order to ensure a competitive advantage for the brand? An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an Assistant Store Manager. The successful individual will report to the Store Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To support the Store Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by driving sales and building customer loyalty in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximising sales through the execution of promotional activities and driving cross-selling, up-selling initiatives and superior customer service across the store team.
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully execute in-store visual merchandising, ensuring the in-store presentation and promotional standards are met and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To support the Store Manager in ensuring staff are motivated and directed to achieve their targets and performance goals and effectively managed in the absence of the store manager.
• To assist the Store Manager in maintaining the work schedule on a daily basis in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To attend to all administrative responsibilities in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Essential: Relevant Retail/Business Management qualification (External applicants)
• Desirable: Degree in Relevant Retail/Business Management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an assistant store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment or successful completion the Clicks Trainee Store Management Programme
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Understanding and application of financial management principles
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices
• Knowledge of people management
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Numeracy skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy

Essential Competencies

• Following instructions and procedures
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Leading and Supervising
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks