Jobs at Ackermans

Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting, sorting and distributing post and parcels to and from Head Office, Regional office and Stores

Act as liaison to internal and external customers:

• Open communication channels with all courier companies
• Liaising external customers including sending parcels overseas
• Communicating to business due and delivery dates

Administration services:

• Provide laminating, binding and copying services to support centre departments
• Shredding of all confidential and sensitive documentation
• Respond and resolve customer queries
• Request accurate quotations
• Ensure all cost allocations for different departments are done for month-end journals

Customer Services:

• Assist customers with post/ parcel related queries and provide resolutions

What We’re Looking For:

Knowledge & Expertise:

• Knowledge of mail management systems including the receiving and distribution of mail
• Monitoring and tracking of parcels
• Month end reporting
• Processing of invoices / as well as cross border invoices
• Printing of labels for parcels
• Data capturing of courier parcels

Skills & Competencies:

• Computer skills (Outlook and Excel)
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communications skills in the official company language.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy.
• Customer service orientated.
• Time management
• Basic math skills
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• Flexible and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Good active listening skills
• Self-sufficient with the ability to use own initiative

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 1 year experience within a Post Office environment.

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KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of SA’s retail clothing market, customers and competitors, an understanding of the fashion Retail Cycle, critical path & buying process
• Understanding of relevant trends with a flair/eye for acceptable product for your target market
• Relevant product knowledge with regards to styling and constructions and an understanding of product components
• Experience building ranges
• Sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
• Merchant skills & a sound trader mentality
• Passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles and colors

SKILLS required:

• A sound ability to analyse and work with numerical data
• Merchant skills and a sound trader mentality
• Presentation skills
• A passion for keeping up to date with the latest trends, styles, colours
• Is competent in all the latest Microsoft applications
• Identify, distinguish, understand and assess colours, CAD approvals and strike offs engineer garments / products to achieve the desired value proposition
• Travel (overseas trips)
• Understand and interpret trends relevant to the Ackermans customer
• Create a shared vision and to positively influence others
• Build balanced ranges
• Communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Effectively negotiate and secure win-win agreements with others

Essential:

• 3-5 years proven retail experience in the procurement of apparel

Qualification:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Textile Design / Clothing Production / Product Development /Merchandising or a related field would be an advantage

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Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial
• Tenacious
• High energy levels
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial
• Tenacious
• High energy levels
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

go to method of application »

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial
• Tenacious
• High energy levels
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.