Hot New Jobs at Ares Holdings

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Comprehensive health benefit 
• Quarterly Uniform allowance 
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Company performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Holistic Employee Wellness programme
• The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 1 – 2 years management experience
• 3 – 4 years retail experience
• Sports knowledge advantageous

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Comprehensive health benefit 
• Quarterly Uniform allowance 
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Company performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Holistic Employee Wellness programme
• The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

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Purpose, Values, Culture

• Communicate business purpose and values
• Develop, communicate and drive Retail strategies and operational goals
• Ensure that all store people have a clear and consistent focus
• Drive consistent, Brand- aligned customer satisfaction

Retail & E-com Operations

• Master RFID checks, reports & scans to ensure compliance of process & accurate reporting
• Ensure that facilities, equipment, tools, systems, security and physical environment are conducive to optimum performance
• Develop individualised stockroom management plans to assist in reduction of losses & improvements in effeciency
• Ensure that stores SOP's are well and consistently communicated
• Facilitate appropriate technical/ functional training
• Ensure that Store/ Area managers have the required tools to manage stock well
• Facilitate effective engagement between stores and HO
• Ensure that the disaster recovery plan is regularly refreshed and communicated as appropriate
• Ensure that the necessary OHS regulations are adhered to
• Effective management & reporting of online returns
• Develop, update & submit weekly & monthly reports as required

People

• Talent management & succession planning
• Drive in-store training programme to build front-line capability
• Monitor the application of the 'HR Value Chain' & adherence to people related SOP's
• Develop, update & submit weekly and monthly reports as required

Financial

• Develop, update & drive stockloss management plan
• Develop & Submit weekly and monthly reports as required
• Ensure that the relevant regulatory/ statutory requirements are adhered to e.g. VAT, Employee PAYE

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification advantageous
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in the sports retail industry
• Advanced excel skills required
• Proven track record exceeding KPI and sales targets
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle
• Business and commercial acumen
• Ability to inspire, optimistic and positive energy
• Capacity to collaborate, integrate & facilitate teamwork
• Self-monitoring, personal management, self discipline
• Learning agility & adaptability
• Resilience
• Patience, endurance & tenacity
• Sense of personal accountability & internal locus of control
• Assertive and warm

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Responsibilities:
Customer Service & Sales

• Acknowledge every customer within 30 seconds
• Deliver excellent customer service to every customer
• Establish your customer’s needs and use your technical knowledge to demonstrate benefits to meet those needs
• Close the sale & secure add on sales
• Monitor your daily sales against your individual budget every few hours.

Inventory

• Replenish footwear, apparel, and accessories from the storeroom daily
• Minimizing shrinkage by zoning the store, acknowledge customers, and following the store changing room policy
• Ensure stock entries in the POS systems are accurate
• Process deliveries by checking quantities t invoice, tagging, hanging and pricing product, and recording in the POS System
• Process customer orders.

Daily Operations

• Ensure store housekeeping is maintained daily including dusting, cleaning mirrors, vacuuming, emptying bins, clearing the counter area and tidying change rooms
• Assist the manager with open and closing the store.

Training

• Your training is your responsibility
• Ensure you are allocated a buddy initially & that you learn from them
• You must attend quarterly training sessions & complete the assessments
• Ensure you receive monthly feedback from your manager
• Set up a monthly meeting with your store manager to discuss your progress through the Hey Dude rookie pack
• These are essential as they will determine your eligibility for promotions

Merchandising

• Observe the store & maintain stock presentation in accordance with the store standards
• Ensure sizes are replenished
• Assist the team to change the windows/ Mannequin’s fortnightly
• Ensure POS materials are stored in the area to avoid damage.

Why work for us:

• Fast growing and well-established brand
• Extensive growth opportunities within
• Company upskills employees and provide training opportunities

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• 1 year of customers services experience minimum
• Crocs product knowledge advantageous
• Able to work flexible shifts

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Responsibilities of Inbound Manager:

• Manage inbound shipment activities, including customs clearance and documentation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to inbound shipments.
• Monitor and analyse inbound data to identify compliance issues and take corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on international trade trends and developments.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate inbound processes and paperwork.
• Prepare and submit required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor costings and all inbound SLAs daily, and establish controls to manage exceptions.
• Solid understanding of INCO terms.
• Review and verify import documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Own the accuracy of the full delivery schedule for all brands.
• Collaborate and communicate with all internal stakeholders regarding any exceptions regarding delays that may impact the order book.
• Deploy lead time reduction strategies while managing inbound costs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in import management, preferably in a logistics or international trade environment.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations, tariffs, and import/export compliance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with import-related software and systems e.g. Purchase Order Management (POMS).

Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation.
• Problem-solving skills in addressing customs and logistics challenges.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to the dynamic nature of international trade.
• Proven experience of leading a team.