Job Openings at ASICS Group

Can you move minds?

We are looking for the Accountant or Finance Specialist with 2-3 years of experience for a fixed- term contract to support our team and get new experience working in fast-paced environment. We have lots of interesting tasks and need someone who’s in love with numbers and systems, a measured yet passionate individual who’ll enjoy interacting and collaborating with different people across our great team, handling multiple tasks simultaneously whilst being a part of our Accounting & Finance team.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa and reporting to Veveka Boodhram, Sr. Financial Controller, as part of the role you will:

• Assist with full accounting function from general ledger to Income Statement, Balance Sheet and related reports
• Assist with vendor reconciliations
• Compile general ledger balance sheet reconciliations
• Process accounting journals
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Fixed Asset Register
• Assist with the external audit

Does this sound like you?

• You’re looking to make a difference. You are focused on your area and deliver great results adding value to all projects and things you are involved in.
• You’re passionate about numbers & systems. You feel numbers and can interpret them in the right way, you have worked with SAP system before or are ready to learn fast, you have a black belt in Excel.
• You’re a fast learner. You’re eager to absorb the expertise of our teams.
• You respond well to pressure. Multi-tasking doesn’t faze you.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualification essential – B.Com / B.Acc or similiar
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Microsoft Office skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Good business acumen

Bonus:

• CA / CIMA (or at final level)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Previous SAP / BI

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Can you move minds?

We’re looking for a leader and a trade marketing (online and offline) expert to bring their passion and knowledge to our team. You’ll ensure that the marketing strategy is adapted to the market and contributing to the overall goals of the region.

Based at our South African Headquarters in Cape Town and reporting to the General Manager ASICS South Africa (based in Cape Town) and Senior Marketing Manager of Emerging Markets (based in Amsterdam), as part of the role you’ll:

• Build the Strategic Marketing approach together with the Marketing team & in alignment with the Senior Marketing Manager EM.
• Influence the customer journey and drive the conversion funnel to ensure strong conversion of our product for all channels: retail, wholesale and e-commerce.
• Build, implement and track the activation marketing plans for all channels aligned to their needs and goals, ensuring all projects and tools are delivered on time and bring ROI.
• Market analysis; competitors, retail insights and digital innovations.
• Toolbox creation and distribution.
• E-trade activation plan: collect insights from retailers to tailor the plans to the different audiences.
• Briefing brand content to Digital Specialist: banners, landings, creative assets and social media strategy.
• CRM in retailers: communication plan, recommendations for targeting, e-mails design.
• Analysis of digital performance campaigns.
• Management of Trial events in collaboration with the Sports Marketing Specialist, from end to end.
• Lead and manage our Training App: Myagi in collaboration with Sales and our 2 Brand Trainers.
• In-store activation plan & store excellence: POS material development,production, distribution and reporting.
• Lead the Sell-out Support programme in collaboration with Sales & the agency. Aligning with Emerging Markets Trade Marketing Manager and reporting to Europe, as it’s funded by them.
• Support the Sales Brand Trainer Lead on the coordination of the Programme and alignment with Europe/Emerging Markets Guidelines. Plus improvement of the digital dashboard and reporting in collaboration with the agency.
• Support on additional projects like Shoe Finder implementation on retailer’s websites.
• Briefing and collaboration with external creative agencies to get the best ROI in-store and online.
• Pull of agencies Management in coordination with the team (define the needs, negotiation of retainers, etc)
• Cross-functional collaboration & synergies with internal teams, Emerging Markets, Digital Marketing, Sports Marketing and Sales.
• Drive synergies between marketing and sales leading trade/retailers’ calendar, one pages and brief requirements by retailer
• Impactful visibility driving sell through more digital in-store and online; digital walls, QR codes, leading innovation.
• Support on Events Organisation.
• Marketing Budget Responsibility, reporting and control. Monthly report to Europe.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re customer-focused. You understand the value of targeted consumer insights.
• You’re open-minded. You constantly look for new ways to achieve your goals.
• You’re a true team player. You believe in the power of collaboration.
• You’re detail orientated. You’re thorough and have an excellent sense of judgement.
• You’re a creator. You take the initiative at all times and love to create yourself.

What we’re looking for

• Experience managing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure covering multiple projects.
• Extensive experience (8+) in offline and online trade marketing preferably in the same industry as ASICS.
• Experience and an example for others regarding e-commerce and digital marketing areas & paid media.
• Strong in strategic plan development and execution.
• Strong analytical skills & experience with market data.
• Understanding of e-trade platform-tools & mechanics and their efficiency.
• Understanding of data exchange tools for performance marketing.
• Understanding of commerce & e-commerce and online shopper purchase path
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint user
• Living in South Africa, near Cape Town

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Job Description

You advise the customer on finding the right shoes and clothing, label new items, handle the cash register, and make sure the store looks perfect. You have in-depth knowledge of our product range and can translate this into the customer needs with enthusiasm and drive. You are the proud face of the number 1 running brand.

The ASICS Flagship store, more than a Store

Besides the complete collection of running shoes and apparel the ASICS Flagship Store also offers a selection of other performance categories. The store offers runners multiple exclusive facilities like the ASICS FOOT ID, the loyalty program OneASICS and a Running Club.

ASICS offers you:

• An energetic team of colleagues, passionate about sports
• Being part of the enhanced (running) experience in our store
• Several (technical) training per year, for example on our products and customer service training
• The possibility to give input and develop yourself in our company
• Discount on ASICS products
• A competitive hourly rate

You offer ASICS:

• Part-time employment up to 27 hours a week.
• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and evenings (up to 9 pm) and have transport available at these times
• Preferred previous retail experience and experience in a fast-paced environment
• Good command of English
• Sports mind and sports knowledge
• An enthusiastic colleague
• Pro-active and pragmatic in your approach
• Representative appearance.
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