Current Vacancies at Mr Price Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under general direction create the department's financial plan and execute the department's seasonal strategy by delivering an assortment based on history and future trends that optimizes sales and profit whilst effectively managing the inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Current Trade & Post Mortem:

• Extract & analyse financial KPI's & product performance against set plan by sub department season, category & sub category.
• Compile a draft report highlighting all issues that have impacted performance.
• Lead a discussion to develop an action plan that will maximize sales & profit.
• Conclude the action plan out of this discussion that will include re-forecasting financial plan in respect of sales, orders, stock, markdown planning going forward as well as inform key strategic input for forthcoming seasons.
• Collaborate with location planning team to identify missed store opportunities & agree an action plan to correct missed opportunities.
• Complete the current trade report for relevant management.                               

Post Mortem:

• Collaborating with the location planner to review the previous season's zero-based plan (ZBP) in order to conclude the previous seasons missed opportunities.
• Summarize in a post-mortem the previous seasons performance (sub dept. season KPI's) based off current trade reports & compile key lessons learnt.                                              

Seasonal Strategy:

• Develop a seasonal strategy for the sub department which will include strategic objectives, a top line financial plan which is aligned to the previous seasons post mortem, growth opportunities & trend direction.
• Reconcile the seasonal strategy with the location planning strategy & the marketing strategy.
• Lead the strategy discussion & agree the seasonal strategy to be presented to the management team ensuring it is aligned to key company growth initiatives.               

Building an Assortment:

• Build the initial assortment plan in collaboration with the buying & location planning team ensuring that post mortem, agreed strategy, current trade, trend & external factors are considered.
• Reconcile the assortment plan back to the merchant & location financial plan by checking that the key strategic ratios are consistently flowed through the season & across store profile.
• As a team review, agree the assortment plan & assist with preparing the required presentation documents.    

Order Placement & Product Allocation:

• Create all order lines for the season with your greater team ensuring accuracy in all detail inclusive of category & sub category detail, product attributes, size curve, cost prices, selling prices, and PMO (Project Management Office).
• Check all order placing activities & order authorizations are completed timeously according to calendar deadline requirements.
• Collaborate with location planning team to ensure order allocations are completed timeously according to calendar deadline requirements.                                                               

Coaching & Development:

• Provide direction & mentorship to trainee planner & junior planner within your greater team.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University Degree/Diploma Qualification with 2-3 related quantitative or supply chain subjects.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years planning experience.

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• The key focus of this role will amongst others include collecting overdue installments, negotiation of payoff deadlines, and investigation and resolution of discrepancies

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively fielding calls from arrears customers to collect on overdue installments for all lending products.
• Efficiently processing customer refunds, processing and reviewing account adjustments
• Resolving client discrepancies and short payments 
• Accurately updating customers’ personal, employment and contact information to maintain their details 
• Effectively rehabilitating customers through excellent customer service standards 
• Deal efficiently and accurately with all queries and complaints from customers or stores, and ensuring they are timeously resolved.

What's in it for you? 

• Uncapped incentive when your targets are achieved
• Learning and Development, and Career Growth opportunities within the Mr Price Group
• All associates are entitled to up to discount on merchandise at Mr Price Group stores including Mr Price, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, Sheet Street, and Miladys.
• Built on the foundation of partnership, the Mr Price Group share scheme provides its associates with the unique opportunity to become a part-owner in the success of the company after 1 year’s permanent service. Our hope is that all associates will hold shares in the company and will use the long-term growth of those shares to build financial security.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 
• 6 - 12 months experience in collections
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Knowledge of NCA requirements pertaining to collections and credit control
• Understanding of the life-cycle of an account and the collection process 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote sales. 
• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• We’re looking for a strong, vibrant and self- disciplined Store Manager to lead and manage the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes (stock counts, stock takes, stock loss action plans etc.) to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Authorize write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.

Sales Growth & Profitability:

• Analyze sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
• Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
• Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. This may include in-store marketing, competitor shopping, partnering/participating in local events and driving new accounts/memberships per targets (if applicable).

Risk Management:

• Conduct compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO (Continuous Monitoring) reports, POS reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security etc.) to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.              

Customer Experience Management:

• Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes (through the execution of business instruction letters, markdowns, repricing, promotions, customer experience plans, visual standards, customer feedback, general housekeeping etc.) to meet customer service standards.

Leadership & Development:

• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.     

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
• 3 Years’ experience in a store managerial position.
• Sales & service management.
• Computer literacy.
• Communication skills.
• Retail trade.
• Brand, customer & product understanding.       

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote sales. 
• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written  

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• An Assistant Manager is accountable for relieving the Store Manager in their absence and assists in maintaining company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Banking of money 
• Relieve store manager 
• Maintain company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security 
• Ensure compliance of all company procedures 
• Assist store manager in management of staff
• Ensure front end controls are in place 
• Oversee the cash office 
• Minimize stock loss Customer Service 
• Introduce sales initiatives to reach store targets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4 
• Previous experience managing people 
• Previous experience managing a department 
• Previous clothing retail experience would be highly advantageous 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong admin skills 
• Decision maker
• Organizational skills 
• Planning 
• Maintain productivity
• Leadership 
• Enthusiastic
• Ethical and great integrity 
• Honesty 
• Proactive 
• Self-motivated

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Mr Price is looking for an experienced Head of digital and social marketing to join our dynamic brand team.  We are looking for an analytical and creative thinker who is experienced in leading a team, has a broad understanding of digital and social marketing channels and implementing strategies aligned with marketing objectives to drive brand awareness, engagement and revenue. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the vision, ideation, analysis, and execution of the social media and digital brand strategies to drive brand awareness, engagement, sales and align with business goals.
• Lead the content planning for the site as well as the seasonal digital campaigns from strategy to execution.
• Lead the social team in strategic thinking across channels, calendar planning, content production including reactive/topical content and reporting.
• Oversee the community management of all social platforms as well as social media crisis/risk management.
• Ensure that clear, concise briefs are being developed and communicated timeously to the creative team and that all work delivered is on brand/brief.
• Constantly on the pulse of digital trends/platforms/technologies, current benchmarks and audience preferences/behaviors to inform the strategy and provide insight to the wider team.
• Analyze and report on social media platforms and identify opportunities in which we can build content and strategies accordingly.
• Closely monitor key performance metrics and social media analytics to measure impact and effectiveness of campaigns and drive continuous improvements across campaigns seasonally.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders in brand, e com and merch teams to maximize social media and digital opportunities.
• Coach, guide and mentor team members that report into you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 6 years of social and digital management experience
• Marketing or brand degree
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and content management skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration ability (must have led a team)
• Highly agile
• Extensive knowledge of the social landscape on all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc) with a passion for fashion, current trends and creating fresh ideas
• Broad knowledge of digital marketing including site optimization for customer journey and experience and content.
• Strong analytical, problem solving as well as creative eye.
• Strong budget management
• Advanced understanding of social and digital metrics and reporting
• Experience managing large social media platforms, particularly in a retail environment would be an advantage.
• Able to work on multiple projects at a time while delivering strong results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal