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Job Description

• Responsible for leading and inspiring store managers and their teams to deliver exceptional results. Drives the execution of strategic initiatives, fosters a high-performance culture, and unlocks new business opportunities to achieve area targets and long-term growth.                                                                                   

Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Lead & empower a designated team of store managers in order to achieve the Operations strategy & imperatives.
• Recruit & facilitate individuals with a key focus on Talent Management in order to have a robust succession plan.
• Drive performance through reward and recognition & manage poor performance to improve engagement.

Customer Strategy:

• Lead a designated team to execute customer-related strategies & maintain standards in order to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Drive the business values in order to create a culture of brand ambassadors & to improve employee engagement.

Sales Growth Profitability:

• Analyse various financial reports in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and profit.

Business Opportunities:

• Identify new store opportunities to generate non-comparable sales.
• Analyse current processes & procedures in order to identify improvements & efficiencies.
• Feedback on potential product opportunities to merchant teams in order to increase sales.

Qualifications

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• 5 Years management experience as a Store Manager with extra responsibilities.
• Business Acumen.
• Microsoft Office.
• Computer Literacy.
• Leadership Skills
• Business understanding of the Sheet Street Customer, Profit and loss, Basic Labour Law, Retail Merchandise Cycle & the Customer Journey.

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Job Description

• Develop merchandise strategies for one or more departments through developing merchandise plans that will deliver budgeted profit through ensuring the right stock is at the right place at the right time to maximize sales and to minimize mark down.                                                                                   

Responsibilities
Strategy Development:

• Use insights from analyzing past sales and market trend analysis and market trend forecast and develop merchandise plans for future seasons in order to deliver profitable sales. Partner with the buyer in building an assortment through providing data and analysis to support decision making.                              

Analysis / Forecasting:

• With the Buyer, analyse trade in the current season in order to identify opportunities to maximize sales. Analyse sales of the current season in order to identify insights and opportunities for future forecasts as well as to react to current season to maximize profitability

Stock Management:

• Track the level of inventory compared to sales, working to quickly turn around products, in order to minimize holding through considering promotional mark downs, inter branch transfers, promotions or product presentation strategies.                                      

Stock Ageing:

• Track and manage the ageing of stock to ensure the ratio of stock is always fresh depending on the type of business and bench marks for the businesses.

Qualifications
Education:

• Degree/Diploma: Business, Supply Chain and/or Finance related.

Experience:

• 3 Years’ experience as a Retail/ merchandise/product planner.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Knowledge of Apparel, Footwear, Accessories & Equipment.
• Analytical skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Microsoft Office.
• Communication and collaboration skills.                                                
• Commercial acumen.                                                                                                                               

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Job Description

• Mr Price is looking for a dynamic Brand Head with experience in traditional and digital marketing to join our team. Must be a strategic, innovative fashion enthusiast who excels in omni-channel campaigns but specifically a thorough understanding of the retail space, and possesses strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities
Brand strategic management:

• Responsible for planning and managing all store related marketing activity across existing stores, as well as leading marketing support for new store openings and African stores, ensuring all brand guidelines are consistently applied.
• Develop measurable store opening and annual African store marketing plans and budgets to drive awareness, footfall and trade targets.
• Ensure new stores full marketing wrap is considered and ordered. 
• Have a thorough understanding of all the marketing research insights and key research projects to ensure strategies are aligned to key consumer insights and actions.
• Work with marketing effectiveness team to define objectives and measurables of each campaign to ensure post campaign reports give appropriate insights. Assess what has been effective and what needs to be considered in the future seasonal Marketing plans.
• Compile seasonal postmortems against seasonal marketing objectives and present to management.
• Brief and liaise with paid media teams & media agencies to finalize the media schedules and strategies and ensure critical analysis of media schedules against marketing objectives. 
• Stay up to date and immersed in current marketing trends and channels.

Marketing Execution:

• Manage multiple omni-channel campaigns and ensure timing and process is being adhered to.
• Allocate and manage budget for each project/channel to ensure funds are invested wisely and according to plan.
• Critically analyze creative work against your marketing briefs to ensure it delivers on the objectives of the campaign.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Mentor, guide and work with reportees and wider team so they are well equipped to assist on fulfilment and execution of the marketing plans alongside you to ensure a high performing team that achieves marketing KPI's.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment: Encouraging creativity and teamwork.
• Work closely with VM department, Operations Director, Ops managers and Area managers to ensure all aspects of stores runs smoothly and flawlessly.
• Work closely with Mr Price money team to ensure marketing calendars are aligned.

Qualifications

• A relevant Marketing or Brand related degree or diploma
• Minimum of 6+ years in a Marketing position within retail or marketing agency
• Fashion experience is preferred
• 1+ years’ experience managing teams 
• Strategic thinker
• Experience in budget allocation & management 
• Leadership and collaboration ability 
• Experience in conceptual and operational elements required to drive successful campaigns
• Understanding of all marketing channels, with experience of the in store retail space and signage.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), strong numerical ability, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective presentation and listening skills
• Attention to detail 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly pressurized environment
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while delivering strong results
• Strong analytical, problem solving and budget management skills
• As Mr Price is a fashion brand, Brand Head would need to have a strong passion for, and understanding of fashion.

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Job Description

• Assistant Store Manager, Mr Price Home, Hartenbos:
• "Ready to elevate your career? Join the Mr Price Home team as an Assistant Store Manager! Unleash your leadership skills, drive sales, and create a vibrant shopping experience. Be a part of our home-loving community – where work feels like home!"

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Motivate and lead a team of store associates, setting clear expectations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Customer Service: Ensure outstanding customer service by training and coaching staff in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Sales Growth: Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet or exceed sales targets, implement effective sales strategies, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, including ordering, receiving, and stock replenishment, while minimizing stock losses and ensuring accurate stock counts.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain an appealing store layout and product displays to attract and engage customers.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and security protocols.
• Training and Development: Support the training and development of team members to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve customer complaints or operational issues efficiently and professionally.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards, while promoting a culture of safety among staff.
• Reporting: Assist in generating and analyzing reports on sales, inventory, and other relevant metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Assist with Store Planning: Contribute to merchandising planning, promotional campaigns, and marketing initiative
• Administrative Duties: Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and maintaining accurate records.
• Store Maintenance: Oversee store cleanliness, organization, and the overall presentation of the store.
• Support the Store Manager: Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, stepping in when needed and helping to execute their vision for the store.                                  

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 3 Years' experience in retail.
• Management experience (advantageous).
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• Computer literate.
• Communication skills                                                
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.              

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Job Description

• Assistant Store Manager, Mr Price Home, Hartenbos:
• "Ready to elevate your career? Join the Mr Price Home team as an Assistant Store Manager! Unleash your leadership skills, drive sales, and create a vibrant shopping experience. Be a part of our home-loving community – where work feels like home!"

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Motivate and lead a team of store associates, setting clear expectations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Customer Service: Ensure outstanding customer service by training and coaching staff in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Sales Growth: Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet or exceed sales targets, implement effective sales strategies, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, including ordering, receiving, and stock replenishment, while minimizing stock losses and ensuring accurate stock counts.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain an appealing store layout and product displays to attract and engage customers.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and security protocols.
• Training and Development: Support the training and development of team members to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve customer complaints or operational issues efficiently and professionally.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards, while promoting a culture of safety among staff.
• Reporting: Assist in generating and analyzing reports on sales, inventory, and other relevant metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Assist with Store Planning: Contribute to merchandising planning, promotional campaigns, and marketing initiative
• Administrative Duties: Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and maintaining accurate records.
• Store Maintenance: Oversee store cleanliness, organization, and the overall presentation of the store.
• Support the Store Manager: Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, stepping in when needed and helping to execute their vision for the store.                                  

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 3 Years' experience in retail.
• Management experience (advantageous).
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• Computer literate.
• Communication skills                                                
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.              

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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

• 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

• Develop tactical solutions to implement strategic human resource imperatives aligned to the business vision and its current and long-term objectives. Provide human resource advice and expertise to ensure that all human resource activities and programs are implemented in accordance with the company strategy and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities
 Strategy 

• Manage the execution & implementation of people strategies (short and long term) to achieve targeted KPI's in line with strategic business objectives. 
• Influence human resources strategies by providing insights and support. 

Talent Acquisition, Reward & Retention 

• Manage talent forecasting, planning and on-boarding to align recruitment standards, processes and requirements to current and future workforce strategies/plans. 
• Manage the implementation of reward & recognition programmes to attract, retain and motivate staff whilst ensuring internal equity & external competitiveness. 

Talent Management & Organisational Development 

• Manage the implementation of organisational design, training & development, succession planning, talent mobility, organisation culture (incl. D&I) and performance management imperatives to retain and grow top talent, manage poor performance and meet current & future human capital requirements. 

Change Management 

• Manage the implementation and execution of change management processes (including communication, planning, stakeholder engagement, assessments etc.) to ensure organisational readiness and minimum disruption of normal business operations. 

Employee Relations, Research, Analysis & Reporting 

• Keep abreast of statutory requirements and industry best practices (in collaboration with Group ER) to represent the organisation in complex arbitrations, reconciliations etc. 
• Conduct workforce & costs analysis to stay abreast of people movements, budget variance, trends & insights across the business. 
• Contribute to management reports on the overall status of human capital and progress on related projects. 

Team Management 

• Manage the team by setting transparent expectations, to exhibit the culture and values of the business and achieve / exceed KPIs.

Qualifications

• University Degree
• NQF level 7 or equivalent; Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Legal or related 
• 5-7 Years (with significant industrial relations experience) 
• Financial planning and budgeting, Process knowledge, People management, Disciplinary processes, Labour scheduling, Policy and procedures, Computer literacy, Communication skills, Leadership and development skills, Analytical ability, Labour relations & legislation, Strategy development 
• Industry Knowledge; Internal Systems Proficiency

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Job Description

• 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:

• Analyse 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 the support center 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 with 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
• 3 Years’ of  Store or Assistant Store Management experience preferably in a similar style of retail store.
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• You are proficient in MS Office 
• Communication skills.
• Retail trade.
• Brand, customer & product understanding.