Current Opening at Cape Union Mart

• Cape Union Mart Outdoor Department is in search of an Experienced Field Visual Merchandiser.
• The team member will need to understand and have experience within the extensive product range that is from Apparel to Equipment. 
• They will need to be knowledgeable of in-store visual merchandising and how to utilize the retail space effectively to enhance the aesthetic appeal of displays and walkways which will enhance the Customer Journey.
• They will need a strong visual merchandising background and a thorough understanding of industry best practices in collaboration with CUM strategy and focus. They need to have outstanding interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Detail and deadline oriented.  Being a Team player is vital in this role due to the number of team members that they will need to constantly will need to interact with.
• They will need to have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end-to-end process in the applicable area of responsibility. 
• The successful candidate will have to have high energy levels to keep up with the fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best.
• Delivers on commitments and holds others to the same.
• Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest.
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
• A customer-focused attitude rooted in fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrates professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers, and management.
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Collaboration & Mutual Respect
• Innovation & Creativity
• Leadership
• Results Driven

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of management and leadership experience is ideal.
• 5+ years of proven experience with visual merchandising and display in a Corporate Retail environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing Visual Merchandising for at least 20 Stores.
• Experience working in a Retail Store environment is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to balance creative merchandising with business acumen.
• Have a current driver’s license, a fully functional motor vehicle and an up-to-date passport.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally to Botswana.

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• An opportunity is available for a passionate and hardworking team player who wants to start their career in an Administrative role within the Corporate Sales Department.

Daily operational duties client facing:

Primary:

• Manage the corporate inbox and Engager CRM inbox
• Existing Key account management
• Stock consolidation lead

Secondary:

• Onboarding and assisting clients via telephone, email and the Corporate mail box as above.
• Checking stock availability on systems (Oracle/RMS, website, Pattern, WMS and Qlik sense)
• Process manual quoting and invoicing as and when required
• Payment clearance to Finance and follow up where necessary with regards to urgent orders
• Ensuring frequent follow up get’s shared with his clients with regarding their orders
• Ongoing daily contact via email/telephonic are being done with the DC Corporate team
• Complaints: Assist Sumaya and liaise with clients when orders are short delivered or clients receive damage goods 
• When any team are not on duty, he/she will assist in their absence, where possible

Daily operational duties with DC Corporate team:

• Assessing the Teams shared consolidation sheet after transfers has been processed by the DC Corp team
• Store stock consolidation lead with DPD follow ups daily
• Check stock availability on systems (Oracle/RMS, website, Pattern and Qlik sense) should It be filled via Retail
• Report outstanding stores and give updated feedback to the Operations/HO Comms team to ensure a follow up is done and task is completed
• Ensure Teams sheet is timeously updated, to keep both HO and DC Corp team updated
• Bi-monthly meetings with DC/HO Corp team, for open discussion
• Daily operational duties with Outdoor apparel/equipment  and Fashion Planning/Buying team:

Shipping dates – Local and International:

• Liaise with outdoor Planners/Buyers should we need to confirm shipping dates for incoming stock to assist our sheet deliverables
• Bi-Monthly meetings with Sumaya and the Men’s and ladies outdoor Planners
• Scrutinise Weekly Shipping and factory delivery date reports

Daily/Weekly duties Reporting:

• DC & DPD – Weekly query report,  Template for both HO/DC Leadership and Team to view, where both parties can share and update on improvement areas and where SLA’s have been broken.

Requirements 

• Matric is essential
• A relevant tertiary qualification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – required
• Working knowledge of CMS – advantage
• Meticulous with a strong numerical ability
• An orderly and well thought out work approach
• Confident and professional with strong interpersonal skills
• A valid driver’s license is preferred

Competencies Required

• An effective communicator – articulate with excellent English written communications skills
• An effective team player
• Results & Deadline focused
• Ability to make sound decisions – use initiative with decision making and problem solving
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
• Methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
• Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy