Current Vacancies at Core Group

About the opportunity

• Core Group’s Digital & Technology team is looking for an experienced Engineering Team Lead to take end-to-end ownership of software delivery while building and leading a high-performing engineering team.
• You’ll work across our omnichannel platform — including e-commerce, mobile, point-of-sale and the integrations that connect these experiences to core retail and wholesale systems.

What you’ll be doing

• Own assigned software projects from scoping, planning and estimation through execution, risk management and release.
• Manage scope, capacity, timelines and delivery priorities, removing obstacles before they impact commitments.
• Build, structure and resource the engineering team; coach, develop and hold team members accountable for delivery.
• Ensure the team consistently follows agreed architecture, engineering, security, quality and release standards.
• Drive delivery against the technology roadmap for e-commerce, trade-in, POS and ERP/OMS/WMS/CRM integrations.
• Promote strong Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, quality gates, code review and release governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business goals into clear, deliverable technical work and communicate risks and dependencies early.
• Coordinate readiness for peak-trading periods and major product launches across supported markets.

The environment you’ll lead

• Omnichannel platforms: e-commerce, mobile and POS
• Retail/wholesale integrations: ERP, OMS, WMS and CRM
• Agile delivery, CI/CD, engineering quality gates and release management
• Capacity planning, technical debt and operational excellence

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in a technical role, including substantial experience leading software development teams and integrations.
• Proven experience running software projects independently from planning through delivery.
• Strong people leadership, resource planning and performance-management capability.
• Ability to interpret and enforce technical and architectural standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and escalation-management skills.

Advantageous

• Retail, e-commerce, POS or omnichannel experience.
• Experience delivering through high-demand events such as product launches and peak trading.
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines and delivery tracking tools such as ClickUp.

What will make you successful

• You are a delivery-focused leader who can simplify complexity, create clarity for a team and take accountability for both the people and the outcome.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.

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About the opportunity

• We’re looking for a Lead Full Stack Developer to be the senior-most hands-on engineer in a delivery team. You’ll personally design and build the most complex, highest-risk features across the web and back-end services that power Core Group’s omnichannel platform, while raising the technical standard of the wider engineering team through strong design, code review and mentorship.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and build complex end-to-end features across Angular/React front ends, .NET/C# and Node.js services, and SQL/NoSQL data stores.
• Contribute production code regularly and set the technical standard by example.
• Build and maintain back-end APIs and services used by web and native mobile clients, with clean, well-versioned contracts.
• Translate solution architecture into detailed component, API and data designs that the team can implement.
• Lead code and peer reviews, champion automated testing, clean code, maintainability and secure engineering practices.
• Mentor engineers and help strengthen technical craft without formal line-management responsibility.
• Design and build integrations between e-commerce, trade-in and POS and core ERP/OMS/WMS/CRM platforms using Azure integration technologies.
• Support production issue resolution and technical readiness for peak trading and major product launches.
• Technology stack
• Front end: Angular and React
• Back end: .NET / C# and Node.js
• Data: SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure
• Integration: Azure Integration Stack with ERP / OMS / WMS / CRM platforms

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in full-stack software development, including recent experience as a senior or lead engineer.
• Deep hands-on experience across Angular, React, .NET/C#, Node.js, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and/or Cosmos DB.
• Strong Azure and integration experience, including API design and versioning.
• Excellent technical design, code-quality, testing and secure-coding discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor and influence other engineers.

Advantageous

• Retail, e-commerce, POS or omnichannel experience.
• Experience building on Azure and the Azure Integration Stack at scale.
• Experience delivering through high-demand events such as product launches and peak trading.

What will make you successful

• You are still deeply hands-on, enjoy the most difficult technical work and naturally raise the quality of everyone around you.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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About the opportunity

• Core Group is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to deliver complex features across the web front ends and back-end services of our omnichannel platform. You’ll work across e-commerce, trade-in, POS and integrations to core retail and wholesale systems, taking ownership of the harder work in the backlog while supporting less-experienced developers through strong technical guidance and code review.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver complex features end to end across Angular/React front ends and .NET/C# or Node.js back ends with minimal supervision.
• Own feature- and component-level technical design within the architecture and patterns defined by the solution architecture team.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, helping to raise code quality across the team.
• Build secure, reliable and performant features that can withstand peak trading and major product-launch demand.
• Contribute to backlog refinement and estimation, help unblock peers and participate fully in Agile delivery.
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers and share technical knowledge across the team.
• Design and consume APIs used by web and native mobile clients.
• Technology stack
• Front end: Angular and React
• Back end: .NET / C# and Node.js
• Data: SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure
• Integration: Azure Integration Stack with ERP / OMS / WMS / CRM platforms

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8 years building and shipping software, including complex features delivered end to end.
• Strong hands-on experience across the web and back-end stack: Angular/React, .NET/C#/Node.js and relational/NoSQL data stores.
• Strong technical design and independent problem-solving ability.
• Good automated-testing, secure-coding and code-review discipline.
• Ability to mentor less-experienced developers and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Advantageous

• Retail, e-commerce, POS or omnichannel experience.
• Experience building on Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to APIs used by multiple client applications, including web and mobile.

What will make you successful

• You enjoy owning difficult work, solving problems independently and helping a team consistently ship high-quality software.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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About the opportunity

• We’re looking for an early-career Full Stack Developer who is ready to learn fast and contribute to real production software. You’ll work across the web front ends and back-end services of Core Group’s omnichannel platform, delivering well-scoped development tasks with guidance and regular review from experienced engineers.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver well-scoped development tasks across Angular/React front ends and .NET/C# or Node.js back ends.
• Contribute to technical solutions for assigned work with guidance from senior engineers.
• Follow engineering standards, patterns and code-review feedback consistently.
• Write unit tests for your work and follow secure-coding and QA practices.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies, communicate progress clearly and work collaboratively with the team.
• Actively build your skills across the full stack through hands-on delivery, training and feedback.

Technology you’ll be exposed to

• Front end: Angular and React
• Back end: .NET / C# and Node.js
• Data: SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure
• Integration: Azure Integration Stack and REST APIs

What we’re looking for

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field — or demonstrable equivalent through projects or a bootcamp.
• 0–3 years of software development experience; internships, academic projects and strong personal projects are relevant.
• Exposure to at least one front-end framework (Angular or React) and one back-end technology (.NET/C# or Node.js).
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, REST APIs and Git.
• Basic testing and debugging skills.
• A strong learning mindset, willingness to apply feedback and a collaborative team-first attitude.

Advantageous

• Retail, e-commerce, POS or omnichannel exposure.
• Experience or project exposure to Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to designing or consuming APIs used by web and mobile applications.

What will make you successful

• You are curious, dependable and eager to grow your craft while delivering useful software as part of an experienced engineering team.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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 About the opportunity

• Core Group is looking for an Intermediate Mobile Developer to independently deliver mobile features of moderate complexity across our native iOS and Android applications.
• You’ll work in Swift and Kotlin, share logic through Kotlin Multiplatform, integrate with back-end APIs and play an active role in code reviews and App Store / Google Play releases.

What you’ll be doing

• Independently deliver mobile features across native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin), using Kotlin Multiplatform for shared logic.
• Design solutions for features of moderate complexity within established mobile architecture and patterns.
• Write clean, testable code and participate actively in peer and code reviews.
• Ensure features meet mobile performance, security and quality requirements.
• Integrate reliably with back-end APIs provided by the Full Stack team.
• Support release preparation and delivery through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
• Continue deepening iOS, Android and KMP expertise while sharing knowledge with junior developers.

Mobile stack

• iOS: Swift
• Android: Kotlin
• Shared logic: Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)
• Distribution: Apple App Store and Google Play

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years building and shipping mobile software in a team environment.
• Solid hands-on experience in native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin).
• Working knowledge of Kotlin Multiplatform.
• Good testing discipline and understanding of mobile performance and secure-storage basics.
• Comfort with code reviews, Agile delivery and collaboration with API/back-end teams.

Advantageous

• Retail, e-commerce or consumer mobile app experience.
• Kotlin Multiplatform experience in production.
• Experience delivering App Store / Google Play releases and phased rollouts.

What will make you successful

• You can work independently within an established architecture, care deeply about mobile quality and enjoy contributing across both iOS and Android.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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About the opportunity

• We’re looking for a QA Team Lead to own the quality assurance function for Core Group’s omnichannel platform and other in-house software. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for test strategy, quality gates, QA delivery, release readiness and the development of a high-performing testing team across web, mobile, POS and integrations.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and drive the test strategy, standards and quality gates across web, mobile, POS and integrations.
• Plan QA delivery across projects, including test planning, resourcing, coverage and release sign-off.
• Define and report quality metrics and continuously improve testing effectiveness.
• Ensure strong functional, regression, integration, API and performance testing across releases.
• Drive test automation and embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and release gates.
• Build, resource, coach and performance-manage the QA team.
• Ensure defects are triaged, tracked and resolved within agreed delivery expectations.
• Partner with Engineering Leads, Architects and stakeholders to communicate quality risk clearly and coordinate readiness for peak trading and major product launches.
• Ensure QA follows security, data-protection, compliance, change-control and release-management requirements.

Testing scope

• Functional & UI testing
• Regression testing
• Integration & API testing
• Performance testing
• Native iOS and Android testing
• Test automation integrated into CI/CD
• Security and compliance support

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Information Technology or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in software testing / QA, including recent experience leading a QA team.
• Deep expertise in QA strategy, planning and functional, regression, integration, API and performance testing.
• Strong test-automation strategy and CI/CD integration experience.
• Proven ability to run the QA function independently, including planning, resourcing and release sign-off.
• Strong people leadership and the ability to communicate quality risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Advantageous

• ISTQB Advanced or equivalent testing qualification.
• Retail, e-commerce, POS or omnichannel experience.
• Automated testing experience across web and native mobile.
• Experience delivering QA through high-demand product launches and peak-trading periods.

What will make you successful

• You combine deep QA expertise with decisive leadership and will protect the customer experience by refusing to compromise on quality.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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 About the opportunity

• Core Group is looking for a hands-on Software Tester to help protect the quality of our omnichannel software across web and mobile. You’ll design and execute test cases, explore beyond scripted scenarios, log clear defects, verify fixes and contribute to automated testing so that releases are reliable, secure and customer-focused.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, document and execute functional, regression, integration and UI test cases against acceptance criteria.
• Perform exploratory, cross-device and cross-browser testing to identify issues beyond scripted cases.
• Log clear, reproducible defects with useful evidence, verify fixes and track issues through to closure.
• Contribute to automated functional and regression test suites within the team’s framework and standards.
• Support release testing, QA sign-off and readiness for peak trading and major product launches.
• Work closely with developers to clarify requirements, reproduce issues and improve quality throughout delivery.
• Follow secure test-data handling and compliance practices and continue building testing and automation skills.

Testing scope

• Functional & UI testing
• Regression testing
• Integration & API testing
• Performance testing support
• Native iOS and Android testing
• Test automation and CI/CD support

What we’re looking for

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field — or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in software testing / QA. Relevant internships or project work may be considered for less-experienced candidates.
• Solid grounding in functional, regression and integration testing and writing clear test cases.
• Ability to log clear, reproducible defects and verify fixes.
• Understanding of web and native mobile testing, with growing automation and API-testing capability.
• High attention to detail, good communication and a quality-first, customer-focused mindset.

Advantageous

• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent.
• Retail, e-commerce or consumer app experience.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks.
• Experience testing native mobile apps across devices and OS versions.

What will make you successful

• You are curious, methodical and customer-minded — someone who enjoys finding the edge cases and making releases stronger.

How we work

• We value customer focus, getting things done, teamwork, innovation, integrity, passion and embracing differences. We’re looking for people who bring those values into the way they solve problems, collaborate and deliver.
• Please note: These roles may require occasional out-of-hours support during peak-trading and major product-launch windows, as well as occasional travel between offices or supported markets.

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Job Description

• We are looking for a commercially driven Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of SME and independent retail partners within the consumer electronics and technology environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales performance, developing strong retailer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring effective execution of business plans across assigned accounts. The role combines sales management, account development, stock planning, merchandising and commercial relationship management.
• This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated sales professional who enjoys working closely with customers and has a strong understanding of the retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with assigned SME and independent retailers.
• Develop annual business plans and conduct quarterly business reviews with key retail partners.
• Drive execution of agreed business plans and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular retailer meetings and store visits to identify opportunities and address challenges.
• Analyse retailer sales, sell-out and stock-on-hand performance to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement account-specific growth initiatives.
• Achieve agreed quarterly and annual sell-in and sell-out targets.
• Develop strategies to grow revenue and market share across assigned accounts.
• Secure forward orders and manage retailer stock requirements to minimise stock-outs.
• Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities within existing retail accounts.
• Work with retail partners to maximise promotional and marketing opportunities.
• Negotiate effectively with customers to achieve commercial objectives.

Stock Planning & Account Administration

• Monitor retailer stock levels, sales trends and stock cover.
• Forecast future stock requirements and ensure appropriate model-stock levels.
• Identify ageing stock and develop corrective action plans with retailers.
• Provide accurate and timely weekly sales and sell-out reporting.
• Manage partner statements, billings, expenses and marketing claims in line with agreed processes and budgets.
• Resolve billing and account queries timeously.
• Ensure effective product placement and merchandising across assigned retail stores.
• Drive compliance with agreed merchandising and display standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility and in-store execution.
• Work closely with field merchandising teams to implement strategic initiatives.
• Monitor store-level execution and maintain an opportunity/action log.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal product, sales, finance, marketing and field teams to deliver account objectives.
• Collaborate with retail partners to execute strategic initiatives and promotional campaigns.
• Provide regular performance insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a mass retail, independent retail or distribution sales environment.
• Experience managing SME or independent retail accounts.
• Knowledge of the consumer electronics/technology industry would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Proven sales and account management track record.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Energetic, passionate and self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working across macOS/iOS environments.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle essential.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

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Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Account Manager to manage and grow strategic retail partnerships within the consumer technology and lifestyle products environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, account development, retail execution and partner relationships across a portfolio of leading retail and e-commerce customers. This role requires someone who understands the dynamics of large retail environments and can effectively manage relationships across e-commerce, sporting goods, specialist and mass retail channels.
• You will work closely with retail partners and internal product, sales, marketing, finance and field teams to develop business plans, maximise sales opportunities, optimise stock levels and ensure exceptional in-store and online execution.

Key Responsibilities

Account & Relationship Management

• Manage and develop strong, long-term relationships with key retail and e-commerce partners.
• Develop annual account plans and lead quarterly business reviews with assigned customers.
• Establish clear commercial objectives and ensure agreed business plans are effectively executed.
• Build relationships at both head-office and store level.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and store visits to identify opportunities, resolve challenges and strengthen partnerships.
• Analyse customer performance, identify risks and develop actionable plans to drive growth.
• Deliver agreed quarterly and annual sell-in and sell-out targets.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase revenue and market share across assigned accounts.
• Secure forward orders and proactively manage customer demand to minimise stock-outs.
• Identify and convert new commercial opportunities within existing retail partnerships.
• Develop account-specific growth initiatives and track delivery against agreed objectives.
• Work with partners to maximise promotional, marketing and seasonal trading opportunities.
• Negotiate effectively to achieve mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.

Stock Planning & Performance Management

• Monitor weekly sales, sell-out and stock-on-hand performance.
• Analyse stock cover, sales trends and inventory ageing to identify potential risks.
• Forecast future stock requirements and work with partners to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Develop corrective action plans for underperforming or overstocked products.
• Provide accurate and timely sales and performance reporting to internal stakeholders.

Retail & E-commerce Execution

• Ensure products are effectively represented across retail stores and digital channels.
• Drive strong merchandising, product visibility and display execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve product positioning and customer conversion.
• Work with field teams and retail partners to execute national and account-specific initiatives.
• Monitor execution against agreed retail standards and business plans.
• Support promotional campaigns and ensure agreed activities are implemented on time.

Account Administration & Financial Management

• Manage partner statements, billings, expenses and marketing claims in accordance with agreed processes and budgets.
• Ensure account queries are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate account records and reporting.
• Monitor customer activity and provide insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Field teams.
• Communicate customer insights, opportunities and risks to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful execution.
• Represent the business professionally when engaging with senior retail stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a retail sales, account management or distribution environment.
• Proven experience managing major retail and/or e-commerce accounts.
• Experience working with retailers such as Amazon, Takealot, TotalSports, Sportsmans Warehouse or similar national retail partners would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within the consumer electronics, technology, sporting goods or lifestyle product sectors would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Energetic, passionate and self-motivated with a strong commercial drive.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence working within macOS/iOS environments.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle essential.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

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Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Product Manager to take ownership of a high-growth consumer technology portfolio within a dynamic retail and distribution environment.
• This is a senior role responsible for the commercial performance, product strategy, market growth and operational success of the portfolio across South Africa and relevant African markets. You will develop and execute growth strategies, manage the product lifecycle, drive revenue and profitability, develop localised marketing plans and build strategic relationships with major retail and e-commerce partners.
• The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with product management expertise, using market insights, financial data and customer trends to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

• Take overall commercial ownership of the assigned product portfolio.
• Manage revenue, gross margin, P&L performance, marketing investment and inventory against approved budgets.
• Set, monitor and report monthly financial KPIs.
• Prepare accurate financial forecasts and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor profitability and operating expenditure, ensuring performance remains aligned to budget.
• Provide regular commercial reporting and insights to senior management and brand partners.

Product Management & Strategy

• Develop and implement annual and quarterly product business plans aligned to commercial objectives.
• Define and execute product strategies and roadmaps throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, competitor activity and retailer performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop strategies to increase market share and contribution across key retail partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand the product portfolio, market segments and distribution channels.
• Ensure product priorities are clearly communicated across internal teams and external partners.
• Set and manage sell-in and sell-out targets across key retail partners and channels.
• Drive achievement of revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify and activate new revenue streams, market opportunities and strategic commercial partnerships.
• Work closely with sales teams to develop account strategies and maximise retail opportunities.
• Analyse sales performance and develop corrective actions where performance is below plan.
• Support the development of forward orders and demand plans to maximise sales and minimise stock-outs.

Retail & E-Commerce

• Develop strategies to maximise performance across major retail and online channels.
• Provide strategic direction for the portfolio's e-commerce presence.
• Monitor online revenue, traffic, conversion and other relevant performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility, positioning and customer conversion.
• Work closely with key retail and e-commerce partners to execute commercial plans and promotional initiatives.
• Develop and provide strategic direction for localised marketing activity.
• Translate global or international brand strategies into effective local market plans.
• Work closely with Marketing teams and external partners to develop campaigns that drive awareness, consideration and sales.
• Ensure marketing investment is aligned with commercial priorities and delivers measurable returns.
• Drive promotional programmes and partner marketing initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Inventory Management

• Ensure the product portfolio operates efficiently through clearly defined processes and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor inventory, stock cover and ageing stock across the business and retail partners.
• Provide guidance to Sales and Supply Chain teams on stock requirements and forecasting.
• Maintain healthy inventory levels while minimising excess and ageing stock.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology, automation and AI.
• Drive initiatives that improve processes, reduce costs or save time.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key retail and brand partners.
• Act as the senior escalation point for significant partner issues and commercial matters.
• Lead regular business reviews and ensure agreed actions are delivered.
• Manage stakeholder requirements and ensure clear ownership and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with partner programmes, certifications and commercial obligations.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Service, Supply Chain and Field teams.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop direct reports to achieve agreed business objectives.
• Set clear performance expectations and ensure accountability across the team.
• Conduct regular performance discussions and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Build a high-performance, collaborative and results-driven team culture.
• Support recruitment, development and performance management where required.

What We're Looking For

• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary qualification.
• 3–5 years' experience working with major retailers and online retail channels.
• 2–3 years' product management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a retail supplier/distribution environment.
• Experience managing major consumer-facing brands would be advantageous.
• Experience within the consumer electronics, technology or lifestyle products sector would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and financial management.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue and growth targets.
• Experience managing retail and e-commerce channels.
• People management experience with demonstrated coaching and performance-management capability.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, passionate and self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of macOS and iOS advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle essential.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

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About the Role

• As a Sales Consultant, you'll be responsible for creating exceptional customer experiences while helping customers discover the latest technology products and accessories that best suit their needs.
• You'll be the face of our brand, confidently demonstrating products, building customer relationships, and achieving sales targets in a premium retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable shopping experiences.
• Engage proactively with customers to understand their needs and recommend the right technology solutions.
• Demonstrate products confidently and explain features and benefits clearly.
• Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets.
• Maintain high visual merchandising and store presentation standards.
• Assist with stock management, merchandising, and daily operational tasks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day store operations.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology products, promotions, and services.

What We're Looking For

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Minimum of 6 months' retail sales experience, preferably in consumer electronics, technology, telecommunications, or premium retail.
• A passion for technology and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, energetic, and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience using POS systems (experience with iOS or similar technology is advantageous).

Working Hours

• Approximately 108 hours per month.
• Retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays, according to the store roster.

Location

• This position is based at our multi-brand technology kiosk in Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town.
• Reliable transport or a good understanding of local public transport routes is essential.