Current Opportunities at Ackermans

• The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff. Applicants must be based & be able to work in the Port Elizabeth Area.

Qualifications    

• Matric or equivalent 2 years retail experience which includes at least on year in a supervisory and/or management position.
• Further qualifications related to retail / business will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store.
• Be energetic and a self starter.
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills.
• A focus on customer service.
• The capacity to maintain high store standards.
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team.
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage

Key Responsibilities    

Customer service.

• The achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor.
• Shrinkage and cost control.
• Day-to-day store administration and the pro-active management.
• Motivation and training of your team members.

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• This position for Marketing Manager: Digital, reporting directly to Chief Executive: Marketing, is an exciting and challenging opportunity that will require the successful candidate to manage the owned digital platforms of the business as well as the digital marketing strategy for all the products and services of the business.

Qualifications    

• A Degree in Digital Marketing/Marketing or an equivalent qualification
• Google Accredited Courses
• A qualification in information systems, web and mobile design or development would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Sound knowledge of digital media, digital channels and the analytics of these
• Knowledge of digital industry, trends, tools and techniques and the integration thereof
• Know best practice in digital to advise and influence decision-makers about the digital initiatives, priorities and opportunities. Specifically around UX ,SEO and Web based CMS
• Knowledge of digital reporting and various analytical tools
• Affiliation of data and a strong understanding thereof
• Excellent understanding of integration across digital channels (Web, App, USSD, Social Media Channels, Google, Facebook, e-mail and sms)
• Excellent understanding of Digital Media Mix, strategy, buying and reporting.
• Understanding of Google Marketing Cloud or similar
• Knowledge of the various social media platforms, their reporting as well as the technical requirements and data behind them
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including advanced Excel competency or Google Suite
• An understanding of the various market value propositions, and the accompanying shopper?
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company?
• The ability to create a shared vision and to positively influence others
• A strategic and forward thinker, with an analytical approach to problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration (essential between Marketing, Online Commerce and Merchandise functions)
• The ability to give input into company-wide initiatives and translate these into actions required of Digital Marketing

Project management skills

• Effective conflict management skills
• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• The ability to prioritise
• The ability to work independently, as well as be a team player
• Sound strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to formulate functional objectives related to business strategy
• Exceptional planning, organising & time management skills
• Formulating strategies in a changing global/local context
• Must be adaptable, outcomes focussed and solution driven
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, people management, team management & leadership skills?through coaching and mentorship

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant marketing experience gained in a marketing and digital environment. This experience should include working with web design, social media, web sites electronic media & mobile channels, strong understanding of the connected customer, data and analytics, as well as exposure to retail and digital environments.
• Experience in working with data and analytics
• Experience in UX, SEO and web-based CMS

Preferred

• Exposure to IT Service Management practices
• Knowledge of job ticketing system

Key Responsibilities    

• Formulating the strategy for promotional and positional marketing on all digital channels and platforms working with partners on the digital and digital media strategy implementation and execution thereof.
• Briefing of new developments requirement to ensure that platforms and activities stay relevant to the target markets expectation thus enabling Ackermans to offer enhanced and superior customer experiences.
• Collaborate with online commerce team to drive website traffic and sales conversion through the conceptualisation and execution of planned marketing content online, quick response marketing initiatives in accordance with sales opportunities/insights.
• Drive the photography and deployment of online commerce website product imagery through the on-site photography studio.
• Development and management of the Digital Marketing process flows from handover of the promotional grid to post campaign analysis.
• Compiling, analysis and/or interpretation of various reports to ensure delivery of critical business KPIs required for business performance.
• Managing the SBU structure and placements (people) within the team to maximize productivity and achieve departmental objectives.
• Developing and empowering the Digital Marketing team by implementing sound people management practices, employee relations and a climate and culture of high performance.
• Exposure to customer deployment Solutions / platforms
• A sound understanding on how to build audiences to the above-mentioned solutions

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• Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about performance, solution-driven and will have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications    

• A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
• A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
• Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge of:

• the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments
• the SA retail clothing market, Customers and competitors

Skills required:

• Sound numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Sound commercial mentality
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills

The ability to be:

• resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
• deadline-orientated
• assertive

The ability to:

• remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• create a shared vision and to positively influence others make decisions
• communicate effectively at all levels
• be self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work
• A strong sense of integrity

Experience required:

• A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail environment is an important requirement.

The following additional experience would be ideal:

• Experience in fashion, replenishment, and assortment planning
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems such as, Enterprise Planning, Location Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough
• Experience in building seasonal assortment plans would be an advantage
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage.

Key Responsibilities    

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Closing Date    
2023/08/26

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• This exciting and challenging opportunity will allow the successful candidate to contribute significantly to enabling the business to achieve its long-term strategic objectives and profitability indicators.

Qualifications    
Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• A relevant Business/Commercial Degree or Diploma.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
We are looking for an individual who: 

• An excellent comprehension of the Commercial Customer behaviour and principles.
• An understanding of value retailing.
• A practical grasp of the South African market would be advantageous. 

Skills required.

• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook capabilities
• Understanding of how open and closed loop transactional accounts work
• Experience in a payments / Financial services environment
• Product management
• Skilled negotiator
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Numerical aptitude
• Analytical skills
• Business analysis

The ability to:

• to work well under pressure and under tight deadlines.
• Prioritizes relevant information into an actionable plan.
• to develop, monitor and maintain various processes and procedures simultaneously.
• drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery, collaborate with others and to find solutions.

Experience:
Essential:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years key account management experience in a retail/commercial and/or financial services environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in dealing with financial institutions and regulation; project management skills; solid understanding of IT systems and new product development.
• Experience in Value Added services products and credit would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities    

• Create and maintain supplier relationships.
• Grow and improve product offering to customers.
• Manage end to end value chain of products internally.
• Manage commercials of products.

Manage projects to:

• Ensure all SOPs are relevant and up to date for your products.
• Provide insightful reporting and deliver data driven proposals.
• Manage communication, implementation and execution of campaigns and projects.

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Qualifications    
 Essential:

•  Grade12/Matric certificate

Preferred:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Clothing Management or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Skills:

• Communicates effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Prioritise and be Assertive
• Work independently, as well as be a team player
• Is proactive, deadline driven and flexible to adapt to change
• Has sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• Is fast and accurate with regards to processing and checking detail
• Has a strong service & detail orientation
• Is able to be “hands on” when the buyer is travelling

Experience:

• Previous experience (at least a minimum of 2 years) in an Administrative or Buyer’s Assistant role (preferably in a Retail/Buying environment).
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Key Responsibilities    
To execute all administration relating to the procurement process:

• To update all systems with the required information
• To capture and monitor all purchase orders
• To update and assist with the style cards
• To continuously update and maintain all filing

To effectively manage all samples throughout the entire Merchandising cycle:

• To effectively manage all samples that are received and sent
• To continously organise and maintain samples and sample rails
• To provide on-going assistance with all tasks related to the handling of samples

To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant internal and external customers/role players/key relationships:

• To assist with managing on-time delivery by following-up on Red-seal samples, Green-seal samples, Fit samples and Marketing samples
• To communicate in an effective manner
• To formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders

Provide general assistance to the Buyer/s:

• To continously assist and support the buyer during all stages of the Mechandising Cycle

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Qualifications    

• A Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• A relevant qualification in Fashion, Textile Design /Clothing Production/ Product Development /Merchandising, or a related field would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
We are looking for an individual who has:

• knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors an understanding of the Clothing Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process an understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and contructions an understanding of product components a sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data merchant skills & a sound trader mentality presentation skills a passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colors in Boys is compentent in all the latest Microsoft applications Is able to: identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs engineer garments/products to achieve the desired value proposition overseas travel  understand and interpret trends relevant to the product category create a shared vision and to positively influence others build ranges communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others Experience: 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of Merchandise

Key Responsibilities    

• To achieve and exceed the departmental inflow margin and GP Rands, as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings.
• Building a competitive range by researching, understanding, influencing & executing the relevant seasonal trends according to the purchasing strategy.
• To select the correct supplier for the appropriate product category and manage them according to the Company policies and procedures with reference to the approved business plan.
• To ensure the timeous execution of procurement administration; and to source & procure the correct products in accordance with the agreed quality specifications and standards.

Other    

• Experience buying a Womenswear portfolio will be advantageous. 

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Job Advert    

• This executive will lead the marketing strategy and take accountability for the marketing portfolio in the company.   An ability to effectively interact at a strategic level with confidence, impact and influence is a key attribute.
• If you’re an innovative, strategic thinker with a passion for developing omni-channel marketing strategies with great attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to juggle many balls at once, this is the role for you!
• As with all Ackermans positions, but especially at this level of management, candidates will need to possess a value system that aligns with Ackermans values, whilst demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. [Ackermans brand values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, Simplicity and Performance].

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Applicants for the position who meet the following requirements are preferred:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive marketing role, from any industry
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrated business acumen and results/detail orientation supported by strong analytical ability
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix and PR activities
• Experience in the running and implementation of major business initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to drive and maintain 3rd party / key supplier / stakeholder relationships

Key Responsibilities    
This is a full CMO role in every aspect, including responsibility for:

• Brand and marketing strategy
• Customer insights
• Managing advertising agency to deliver impactful advertising
• Managing media buying and PR agencies
• Digital and social media marketing
• Direct marketing
• Market trends, market research and competitor activity
• Loyalty
• Mobilising the company around marketing campaigns
• The position reports to the CEO.

Closing Date    
2023/08/25