Jobs at Ares Holdings

Job Description

• Birkenstock Sandton is looking for Team Leader to join their team.

Sales & Business Development 

• Set & communicate daily sales targets to everyone on the team including casuals.
• Focus the team on delivering excellent customer service.
• Create relationships with GPs, podiatrists, schools, clubs & gyms in the area to generate sales.
• Grow customer data base and communicate offers regularly.

 Team Management

• Build a team environment through daily team meetings and providing regular feedback.
• Lead and motivate the store team to maximize sales and provide exceptional customer service in line with Birkenstock standards
• Master the feedback process & provide monthly feedback to all team members
• Develop the team through weekly Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Podiatry and Sales training.
• Develop the team by ensuring they complete the Rookie Pack in the prescribed time frame.
• Manage the appraisal process for all team members
• Manage the induction process
• Complete rosters and adhere to the staffing template
• Minimize and control staff costs and store controllable expenses (e.g. discounts given, petty cash, stationery, phone, cleaning etc.) through proactive and effective management.
• Complete weekly time sheets, allocate tasks to rostered staff & coordinate lunch breaks 

Inventory

• 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
• Complete quarterly stock counts
• Run daily negative stock report and request relevant adjustments
• Process deliveries including checking quantities to invoices, tagging, hanging and pricing product, and recording in the POS system
• Ensure storeroom is maintained to Birkenstock standards
• Run daily inventory reports

Daily Operations

• Oversee the administrative processes at store level and ensure compliance with all policies and standards with respect to the handling of cash, stock control, POS, visual merchandising, security and operational health and safety
• Ensure visual merchandising of the stock and windows complies Birkenstock standards
• Open and close the store
• Reconcile cash to end of day tender report and prepare banking
• Bank takings

Month End

• Prepare month end reports

Individual Attributes:

• Outgoing determined self starter
• Retail management experience preferably at a national retail chain
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales budgets
• Proven people management and leadership shills
• Excels at coaching, driving and developing a team
• Extensive stock management experience
• Proven merchandising skills
• Excellent attention to details

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.

 Closing Date 25 September 2025

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Job Description

Job Summary: 

• We are seeking a talented Digital Content Specialist brief in, manage, and optimize digital content across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital campaigns, ad performance tracking, and data-driven content strategy. They will be responsible for crafting compelling content that aligns with business goals and enhances engagement, brand awareness, and conversions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute digital content strategies across social media, websites, email campaigns, and paid media. 
• Brief in optimize high-quality content (text, images, videos) tailored to different digital channels to the design agency. 
• Plan and manage digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and different Google Campaign (PMAX) META ads, and other PPC channels as well as newsletters and newsletter flows. 
• Track, analyse, and report on ad performance metrics (CTR, CPC, ROAS, conversion rates, etc.) to optimize campaigns – daily with the agency partner. 
• Conduct A/B testing on digital content and ads to improve engagement and ROI. 
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and developers to produce visually compelling and high-performing content. 
• Stay updated on SEO best practices and implement SEO strategies to enhance organic reach. 
• Utilize tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite to monitor content effectiveness. 
• Ensure content is aligned with brand guidelines, messaging, and tone of voice. 
• Research and apply emerging trends in digital marketing to improve content engagement and performance. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 2-5 years of experience in digital content creation, marketing campaigns, or digital advertising. 
• Proven experience in managing and optimizing digital ad campaigns (PPC, social media, and display ads). 
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and other ad performance tools. 
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills. 
• Hands-on experience with SEO tools, CMS platforms (e.g., Shopify), and email marketing tools (e.g., Klaviyo). 
• Knowledge of basic graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus. 
• Ability to interpret data and adjust content strategy accordingly. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively. 
• Passion for digital trends, creativity, and innovation in content marketing. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in B2C digital marketing. 
• Knowledge of marketing automation platforms and CRM systems. 
• Certification in Google Ads or Meta Blueprint is a plus. 

 Company Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Gym & Shower facilities
• 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.

 Closing Date 25 September 2025