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Job Description

• You are an experienced and commercially-minded Head of Buying / Senior Merchandise Manager that will lead our homeware & kitchen buying function in playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our brand. You thrive on formulating strategies  to differentiate our company's product from those of our competitors across brands and private label and connect strongly with all stakeholders across the merchandise cycle/process. 

Responsibilities

• As Head of Buying, you will lead the merchandising function by providing operational oversight and setting appropriate direction for preparing merchandising calendars, determining optimal product mix and researching materials that encourage initial or repeat purchases.
• Leading a dynamic team, you’ll be responsible for driving product performance, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring our products continue to excite and delight customers.

Qualifications

• University degree (NQF 8 equivalent in commerce or related field)
• 8-10 years of experience with 5+ years in a senior / management role
• Extensive buying experience in the homeware or lifestyle sector
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering sales/business growth and profitability
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
• A deep understanding of trends, consumer behaviour, and the retail landscape
• Strategic & Analytical thinker with outstanding negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Passionate about product and brand with a keen eye for design and quality

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Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Efficiently processing customer refunds, processing and reviewing account adjustments 
• Effectively fielding calls from arrears customers to collect on overdue installments for all lending products.
• 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 resolve

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.

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