Current Vacancies at Lindt and Sprungli

Position Purpose

• Develop plans and execute projects and initiatives for the assigned product portfolio, which support both the short and long-term marketing strategy, with the support of the line manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse brand profitability and brand performance within the market.
• Assist with the annual marketing plan development.
• Take ownership of your brand and projects and ensure new product launches and all campaign elements are on time.
• Input ideas for new product development and manage product development process.
• Manage Brand portfolio.
• Plan, execute and review consumer promotions.
• Do regular store checks in all retailers to check on initiatives and brand exposure.
• Work with advertising and PR agencies to implement PR and advertising strategy.
• Organize brand events and sampling according to brand plan.
• Align with International Marketing and translate international guidelines into a local strategy for your sub brand(s).
• Monitor brand budget.
• Assist line manager with projects.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Structured organisational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Great passion for brands and marketing
• Confident, assertive self-starter with a drive for results and highly motivated
• Willing to support and take over additional workload when required
• Willing to travel within South Africa when the projects, company requires it
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail to guarantee high quality level of execution for all brand related activities (NPD, packaging, BTL and ATL projects, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with team members and management on a daily basis

Requirements

• Completed, relevant Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one years' relevant experience in similar environment, ideally with international exposure and product development experience
• Preferably experience with premium FMCG brands
• Excellent MS skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint

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Position Purpose

• To uphold the integrity and promote the image of Lindt by managing day-to-day operations of the Lindt Retail Boutique.  To work closely with the staff members, Retail Manager, personnel and appropriate corporate contacts resulting in the aggressive growth and development of the Lindt Brand.

Store Operations:

• Management of the daily operations of Lindt retail Boutique
• Uphold the values of exemplary customer service through modeling of behavior and establishing appropriate guidelines.
• Monitor sales on a daily basis with a goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer service.
• Timely ordering of merchandise and supplies with focus on overall inventory management and loss prevention.
• Daily reconciling of cash with sales receipts, daily paperwork and accounting, and other store administration.
• Develop and grow Corporate Sales business and strategy.
• Develop and utilize full knowledge of all products and sales information with a constant focus on achieving sales goals while controlling expenses.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness and food/product safety.
• Open and close the Boutique according to shift plan
• Conduct monthly reports as required by Head Office.

Marketing:

• Seek out local marketing opportunities and support corporate marketing initiatives.
• Implement local marketing initiatives driven by the Marketing department.
• Compliance with price changes and corporate merchandising initiatives.
• Maintain store merchandising presentation to company standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years retail management experience.
• Tertiary education preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with social media channels.
• Strong time management habits.
• A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in merchandising and presentation of premium products along with highly developed customer service and selling skills.
• Sales oriented, able to develop and build business.
• A talent for sales and selling.
• A passion of chocolate!
• Friendly
• Outgoing
• Proactive