Current Opportunities at O'Brien Recruitment

• Are you a driven, strategic marketer who thrives in the fast-paced world of sports retail and wholesale? We're looking for an experienced Trade Marketing Manager to join a leading sports apparel brand and take charge of creating and executing marketing strategies that elevate customer experiences and drive brand success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Retail Marketing Excellence: Ensure top-tier in-store customer experiences and boost conversion rates.
• Campaign Management: Plan and execute global and local campaigns that attract, engage, and convert.
• Visual Merchandising: Oversee visual merchandising standards and ensure ongoing staff technical training.
• Wholesale Partnerships: Develop strategic marketing calendars, collaborate with key partners, and manage shop-in-shop installations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team to meet ambitious KPIs and growth objectives.
• Reporting & Budgeting: Deliver regular reports on campaigns, manage budgets, and drive results.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 3-5 years of retail trade marketing experience.
• A solid grasp of the sports apparel and footwear industry.
• Strong strategic and planning skills, especially in merchandising and visual displays.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• A keen eye for detail, exceptional time management, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Leadership abilities to inspire, guide, and develop a successful team.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• A chance to work with an aspirational brand in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
• Enjoy perks like gym facilities, yoga sessions, and a personal trainer.
• Comprehensive medical aid with gap cover and a pension fund.
• Generous staff discounts and allocations to keep you looking the part!

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• A Senior Reporting Manager to join their dynamic team. Due to Employment Equity requirements, my client can only consider South African candidates from Designated Groups.
• This role is ideal for a finance professional with a strong technical background who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. As the Senior Reporting Manager, you'll lead group consolidations and reporting, ensure IFRS compliance across multiple regions, and play a key role in scaling finance processes for a cutting-edge FinTech company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group consolidations and internal/external reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Manage group and local statutory audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance reporting capabilities and controls
• Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring ongoing IFRS compliance
• Work closely with FP&A and accounting teams to drive improvements
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team

What you need:

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification with 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Expertise in IFRS and experience with multinational, multi-currency group structures
• Proven success managing audits and delivering high-quality financial reports
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• Prior experience in the FinTech or highly regulated sectors is a plus