Job Openings at Ares Holdings

Company Values:

• We Will – Love Athletes
• We Will – Stand for Equality
• We Will – Fight on Together
• We Will – Create Fearlessly
• We Will – Always Connect
• We Will – Stay True
• We Will – Think Beyond
• We Will – Celebrate the Wins

Requirements:

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

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Stores

• Ensure that store orders are accurately completed and checked. Within systems specific to each store.
• Maintain and assist AM's with Inter-branch transfers ensuring accuracy.
• Manage stocktakes, checking variances and coordinating with stores/AM's with maintaining accurate stock levels. 

System Integrations

• Keep track of all integrations relating to stock in and out of stores (between ERP/Cargowrite/POS systems)
• Manage all sales integrations from POS systems to ERP system.

Reporting

• Analysis of potential problem stores and monitoring of accuracy.
• Tracing system problems that could be causing inaccuracies.

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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
• Minimising 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.

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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Requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping
• Min 2 years’ experience in creditors and debtors reconciliations and accounts
• Experience in point of sale reconciliations would be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of general ledger accounting and allocations
• Proficient skills in Microsoft applications, especially Word and Excel
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience on a well-known accounting package (SAP Business One will be highly advantageous)
• Accounting experience

Responsibilities:

• Capture all cashbook receipts
• Reconciling point-of-sale income to bank account receipts and CIT reports per store
• Resolve store queries
• Store account reconciliations
• Process customer refunds
• Follow up with the bank on refunds
• Assist with Customer Credit Applications – ensure Credit application is completed in full with all supporting documentation.
• Communicate any problems with to FM and Bookkeeper
• Monthly reconciliation of creditor statements against the creditors’ ledgers
• Adhoc Tasks
• Daily filing
• Assist with online reconciliations
• Assist with Market Place account reconciliations

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Requirements

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

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Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands.
• Gym & Showers
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga
• Pension Fund
• Medical aid with Gap cover
• Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Healthy Lunch subsidy
• 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

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Requirements:

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

go to method of application »

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands.
• Gym & Showers
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga
• Pension Fund
• Medical aid with Gap cover
• Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Healthy Lunch subsidy
• 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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DATA ANALYSIS and QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Collect, validate, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Support Business Data and Reporting analyst in preparing reports and presentations based on data analysis.
• Assist the Business Data and Reporting analyst in identifying and resolving data discrepancies or anomalies
• Provide proactive insights into potential opportunities or risks based on data analysis.
• Assist in the development and execution of test plans to validate system changes.

COLLABORATION and CONSISTENCY

• Collaborate with both senior analysts and cross-functional teams, IT, finance, planning, and operations, to identify issues and gaps in systems and integrations
• Work closely with business users across the brands to understand their needs and provide technical  or data driven solutions.

PROCESS MAPPING and DOCUMENTATION

• Assist the Systems Analyst and Business Data and Reporting Analyst in documenting and mapping existing business processes using flowcharts or other visualization tools.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and optimization.
• Assist the Systems Analyst and Business Data and Reporting Analyst in documenting, mapping and maintaining new or proposed business processes using flowcharts or other visualization tools.
• Assist the Systems Analyst and Business Data and Reporting Analyst in the creation of user guides and training manuals for business users.

PROJECT CO-ORDINATION

• Support project managers across the group in coordinating and tracking project activities.
• Help manage timelines, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Ensure stakeholders regularly update project progress on Monday.com

Requirements

• Strategic Thinker: Developing and implementing effective strategies to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Relationship Builder: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Results-Driven: Focusing on achieving tangible results and meeting business development targets.
• Adaptability: Being open to change and able to adapt to evolving market conditions and opportunities.
• Team Player: Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
• Customer-Centric: Prioritizing customer needs and ensuring that business development efforts align with customer expectations.
• Data-Driven: Utilizing data and analytics to make informed decisions and improve business development strategies.
• Networking: Actively engaging in networking and industry events to expand business opportunities and connections.
• Communication Skills: Having strong communication skills to articulate the value proposition of the business and negotiate effectively.
• Problem-Solver: Identifying and addressing challenges and obstacles in business development.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time and resources to maximize productivity.
• Risk Management: Assessing and managing risks associated with business development efforts.
• Innovation: Encouraging innovative thinking and exploring new opportunities for growth.
• Market Analysis: The ability to conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
• Data Analysis: Understanding and using data analytics to make informed decisions and assess the effectiveness of business development strategies.
• Business Process: Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• SAP: Strong Understanding of SAP Business One
• Shopify: Understanding of Shopify
• Systems: Familiarity with the various other software systems and platforms used across Ares
• Data Analysis: Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.
• Attention to Detail Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Integrations: Knowledge of integration technologies, APIs, and middleware solutions.

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Responsibilities:

Sales

• Maximise Sales by driving conversion
• Set & communicate daily sales targets to everyone on the team including casuals. Report actual v target results three times during each day to all staff.
• Focus the team on cross & up selling
• Create relationships with podiatrists, running clubs & gyms in the area to generate sales
• Grow Rewards program data base
• Ensure all customer orders are accurately processed with one working day
• Achieve gross margin targets

Team Management

• Build a team environment through daily team meetings. Allocate tasks.
• Recruit, lead and motivate the store team to maximise sales and provide exceptional customer service in line with Crocs standards
• Drive conversion through traffic analysis & rostering
• Master feedback process & provide monthly feedback to all team members
• Develop the team through regular Tech, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Podiatry and Sales training.
• Develop the team by ensuring they complete the Rookie Pack in the prescribed time frame.
• Follow up with all customers queries or requests within 24 hours always
• Execute the months Mystery Shopping action items
• Manage the appraisal process for all team members
• Manage the induction process
• Complete rosters and adhere to the staffing template
• Complete weekly time sheets, & coordinate lunch breaks
• Ensure all staff wear lanyards & the correct uniform/tech apparel

Inventory

• Minimise shrinkage & maintain accurate stock records in the POS system
• Complete quarterly stock counts
• Execute mark downs as directed
• Run daily negative stock report and request relevant adjustments
• Process all deliveries on the same day as receipt, including checking quantities to invoices, tagging, hanging and pricing product, and recording in the POS system
• Ensure storeroom is maintained with the top ten sellers at the front, & all product stored by line of business, gender & category to expedite floor replenishment
• Run & action the daily inventory reports
• Review the store sell through report. Remerchandise or adjust replenishment levels as required
• Quarterly stock takes: This includes the planning of stock take and making sure all preparation is completed, signed off and filed.
• Make sure all necessary paperwork for stock take is printed off, filed and sent through to the Regional Brand Manager.
• Review the stock status and pending transfers report that gets sent out weekly. Follow up that appropriate investigation are getting done.
• Complete OTB process weekly and order the relevant product to optimise stock levels
• Maintain inventory at target levels for all categories & price points every week
• Minimise shrinkage & maintain accurate stock records in the POS system
• Process deliveries including checking quantities to invoices, tagging, hanging and pricing product, and recording in the POS system

Operations

• Ensure VM and windows comply with Birkenstock standards
• Ensure the store is clean, no lights are out, change rooms are clear of product & that the music is appropriate
• Open and close the store
• Reconcile cash to end of day tender report & complete & sign the end of day banking book
• Bank takings
• Complete month end Stock Receipt report
• Complete month end Sales report
• Proactively manage controllable store expenses; discounts given, petty cash, stationery, phone, cleaning etc.
• Ensure compliance with the operational health and safety policy

Month End

• Prepare month end reports
• Complete Return to Supplier report
• Prepare sales report with budget variance explanations.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity
• Willing to work shifts
• Valid Drivers’ Licence
• Own Vehicle advantageous