Job Openings at Cape Union Mart

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated Design Studio Manager to oversee our production operations. The ideal candidate will ensure that the pre-production processes run reliably and efficiently. You must be a pre-production whiz dedicated to boosting productivity and managing critical path. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for leading high-performing teams, we would like to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations,
• Manage workflow of Pre-production team
• Manage costing process
• Be responsible for pre-production output, product quality, and on-time handover to our factory.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets.
• Be able to work with cross-functional departments related to production to make sure deadlines are met.
• Promotes the adherence of the product calendar by ensuring the efficient collaboration and coordination between cross-functional partners, including Design, R&D, Merchandising, and Materials.
• Research new sources of manufacturing and industry best practices to ensure continual process improvement and long-term vision.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pre-Production/ Design Room Manager in the manufacturing sector,
• Degree or Diploma in clothing management
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and production processes, as well as pre-production processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills,
• Able to create accountability and lead by example,
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and a focus on solutions.
• Excellent understanding of garment costing and construction
• Effective project management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Extreme attention to detail
• Must be sharp, deadline focused and motivated

Job Related Behavioural Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset, results-driven
• Self-starter - ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proven prioritization, time management, and project management skills
• Team Player and ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively.
• Ability to work in a pressurized and fast paced environment.
• Deadline and outcomes focused.
• Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate.

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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
• To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately. 
• Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
• Implement all company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining health & safety practices

Behavioural Requirements:  

• Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
• Inspirational leadership & passion
• Taking ownership
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
• Thinking adaptability
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Minimum Requirements: 

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience 
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.
   

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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment. Have fun.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.

Behavioural Requirements:  

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Exceptional customer service

Minimum Requirement. 

Essential:

• Matric or Equivalent
• Up to 6 months retail experience 

Special conditions of employment: 

• Clear Credit and Criminal record
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• South African citizen

Advantageous: 

• 1 year work experience within retail.
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for) Willing and able to work retail hours.