Active Jobs at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• Ready, set, design! We're looking for a Junior Fashion Graphic Designer to join our Trend & Design team and help us drive the latest sports fashion trends at Mr Price Sport. As a key player in our design process, you'll conceptualize and create captivating artwork designs for our sports apparel, footwear, and equipment ranges.

Responsibilities

Developing Ranges                   

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Buyer, conceptualise, plan and develop new styles and/or upgrade existing styles according to the approved seasonal strategy, based on trends and customer demand in order to provide our customers with the wanted product. 
• With guidance, compile supplier tech packs containing detailed information on the relevant product so that the supplier can provide costings and execute.
• Assist in print and colour approvals.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing briefs, merch mags (VM), inspiration and boards.
• Under supervision, update packaging, labelling and branding in accordance to seasonal strategies.
• With guidance, build design libraries and templates to assist through range builds. " 

Current Trade Analysis                          

• With guidance, monitor current trade and analyse performance of product in order to identify design opportunities in upcoming seasons (brothers and sisters).
• Along with team, conduct store visits in order to ensure that product and in store execution is as per briefs.               

Trend Research & Product Development                    

• With guidance, conduct competitor shops using local retailers as well as online resource to stay abreast of current trends in fashion and to present to buyer/s with findings on print colour, fabrications, category calls and newness in order to apply learnings to designs.  
• Unleash your creativity and passion for sports fashion! Apply now and become part of our winning team!

Qualifications

Education       

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, Graphic Design    

Experience                    

• 1 - 2 years.  Clothing design would be an advantage.

Specific knowledge                  

• Product or garment construction; Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign CS5; time management; Communication Skills; Presentation Skills    

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Job Description

• Mr Price - Cape Gate, Cape Town:- Support store management in the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets, and customer service standards are met & exceeded. 

Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Experience Management:

• Drive sales through the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards and achieve sales targets.
• Meet customer service standards and achieve sales targets. This includes new account/membership targets.                             
• Maintain floor housekeeping and visual merchandise standards. 

Team Management:

• Assist in driving the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Provide ongoing coaching & mentoring to enable and up-skill store associates.

Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the general maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.               

Risk Management:

• Assist with compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO (Continuous Monitoring) reports, POS (Point of Sales) reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security etc.)
• Ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.                  

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in retail supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge on sales & service management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.

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Job Description

• What does an Accountant do? They ensure that the financial records of the business are maintained in compliance with accounting and business practices and done in an accurate and timeous manner.   

Responsibilities

Account Management: 

• Verifies, allocates, posts and reconciles all general ledger accounts.
• Processing of all month end journals
• Produces error-free accounting reports and presents their results.
• Analyses financial information and summarize financial status.
• Responsible for tax audits and tax returns. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance. 
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Provides financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices and developing recommendations.                                

Reporting: 

• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Assists the Financial Manager with the closing of all the relevant general ledger accounts in order to deliver the trial balance monthly to provide information to auditors as well as the preparation of the annual budget.
• Preparation of monthly GMB booklets to group.
• Compiles VAT & statistical reports to external institutions 
• Assisting the FM with the preparation of year-end accounts and providing information for external auditors. Assisting the FM with ad-hoc finance queries. Assisting the FM with external reporting to various stakeholders.     
• Preparation of statutory packs at half year end and year end.
• Financial commentary analysis                                                                    

Accounts Receivable Management: 

• Responsible for debtor’s reconciliation of the general ledger and the subsidiary ledger. Responsible for debtors-related general ledger queries.

Other:

• Month end and ad hoc payment approval
• Statutory AFS preparation 
• Interact with Internal and External auditors to provide required support 

Qualifications

Education:

• Accounting degree

Experience:

• 2-5 years’ accounting experience (completed articles advantages)
• Accounting work experience within a retailer is preferred

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
• DAX & ERP Systems.
• Retail Knowledge.
• Statistical Returns Knowledge
• Understanding of Financial Services

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Job Description

• An Assistant Manager is accountable for relieving the Store Manager in their absence and assists in maintaining company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security.

Responsibilities

• Banking of money 
• Relieve store manager 
• Maintain company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security 
• Ensure compliance of all company procedures 
• Assist store manager in management of staff
• Ensure front end controls are in place 
• Oversee the cash office 
• Minimize stock loss Customer Service 
• Introduce sales initiatives to reach store targets

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4 
• Previous experience managing people 
• Previous experience managing a department 
• Previous clothing retail experience would be highly advantageous 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong admin skills 
• Decision maker
• Organizational skills 
• Planning 
• Maintain productivity
• Leadership 
• Enthusiastic
• Ethical and great integrity 
• Honesty 
• Proactive 
• Self-motivated

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Job Description

• We have a brand-new role in our technology team – we’re looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to focus on supporting the overall supply chain to ensure cost efficiencies.
• If you have a track record of being super-efficient and have an eye for detail, we’d love to chat!

Responsibilities

• Cost Management - Compile, analyse, forecast and produce financial reports to provide information to relevant parties for review and decision purposes. Management of expense payments for vendors to be paid correctly and timeously
• Budgets and forecasts – Preparing budgets per department and updating and maintaining the internal forecasting applications
• Governance and controls – Ensuring accuracy of financials, improving processes and procedures
• Statutory reporting and audits – Preparing statutory reports and working with external and internal auditors on audit requirements
• Stakeholders – Build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bcomm (Hons) in finance / accounting
• 4-6 years financial accounting experience
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)  

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Job Description

• We’re looking for an IT Procurement Administrator for our Technology team to focus on supporting the overall supply chain to ensure cost efficiencies.
• If you have a track record of being super-efficient and have an eye for detail, we’d love to chat!

Responsibilities

• Procurement- To find and agree on terms of acquiring goods and services from external sources through a competitive bidding process
• Contract Management- To discover profitable suppliers for the division and to create partnerships. 
• To further secure Service Level Agreements between internal/external stakeholders and ensure expected service levels are met
• To negotiate with vendors to secure favourable terms and continuously update the division's vendor list.
• Capture and track assets on asset management system
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders
• Keep internal stakeholeders informed of process

Qualifications

• Diploma in business administration / procurement (Procurement/Business qualification an advantage)                               
• 3+ years experience in an administrative procurement role (IT procurement an advantage) 
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)  

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Job Description

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities
Promote sales. 

• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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Job Description

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities
Promote sales. 

• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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Job Description

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities
Promote sales. 

• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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Job Description

• We’re looking for Telesales agents to join our Credit Sales team who will be responsible for selling credit products to customers over the telephone.  

Responsibilities
Direct Sales:

• Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available products.
• Delivered prepared sales talks, reading from a script that describes products, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product. Explain products and prices, and answer questions from customers.
• Ensure FAIS and FICA standards are adhered to when dealing with customer calls and correspondence. Update customer details and communication on customer debtor system (CDS). Ensure quality of calls in line with service level agreements (SLA's).                       

Updating Personal Information:

• Accurately updating customers' personal, employment and contact details to ensure right party contact.   

What's in it for you? 

• Achieve your targets and enjoy uncapped incentives
• We offer extensive learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career 
• Enjoy discounts on merchandise at all Mr Price Group stores, including Mr Price, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, and Miladys 
• After one year of permanent service, you can join our share scheme and become a part-owner in the success of the company. Build your financial security with the long-term growth of your shares.  
• Vibrant work environment - join a dynamic and energetic team where every day is a new adventure
• Health and wellness programs: stay healthy and happy with our comprehensive wellness programs and benefits 
• Recognition and rewards: get recognized and rewarded for your achievements with our exciting incentive programs        

Qualifications

• Grade: 12
• Year Experience in Sales environment. (Specifically selling Life insurance policies).              
• Specific Knowledge in RE5 + FAIS is advantageous.
• Business Understanding of FSB Compliance, Code of Conduct & Relevant Legislation (NCA, POPI, etc