Jobs at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• This role provides administrative support in translating brand strategy into visual merchandising guidelines and coordinates the execution of in-store visual merchandising and other related adhoc activity. This role ensures that displays are implemented effectively by assisting with planning, logistics and developing store communication as well as monitoring execution. All activities are for the benefit of optimising customer experience and ultimately the goal is to drive customer engagement at store level through display that converts to increased transactions which meets business commercial objectives.

Responsibilities
Visual Brand Merchandising 

Implement the brand's seasonal VM strategies aligned with brand identity and sales objectives. 

• Assist in the planning, preparation and distribution of VM guidelines, briefs and display plans. 
• Implement all seasonal and generic displays, in-store signage, window displays and product presentations. 
• Coordinate the product handovers for display and signage purposes working closely with brand team. 
• Prepare and distribute store communications and new store plans, training manuals to ensure consistency in execution. 
• Execute ad hoc projects in the VM team when required to implement improvements in store layout, fixturing and drive clearance. 
• Assist with testing and trial of new fixtures and fittings in preparation for business case presentations.
• Attend to store requests, snag lists through regular virtual checks and tours to drive consistency. 
• Prepare and distribute VM toolkits. Collect execution feedback to ensure consistency and accuracy in implementation. 

Production Management  

• Coordinate the production process from sending items to print, dispatch, and delivery to stores. 
• Be hands on when necessary, in stock handling and setting up mock shops for fixture testing. 
• Maintain a tracking timeline visual calendar to plan and respond to changes in order to meet deadlines. 
• Compile briefs to the brand and design team for signage and internal comms. Implement sustainable production practices to enhance efficiency. 
• Be hands on in dispatching correct store quantities and maintain a healthy stock on hand. 

Store Efficiencies and Comms 

• Collate insights from store POS/VM audits into briefs to suppliers to ensure all stores have consistent inventory. 
• Track the store inventory and dispatching to new stores and existing stores. 
• Create optimised store layout for new and existing stores by designing floor plans and using guidelines.
• Implement efficient processes for applying and maintaining VM standards. 
• Receive all store queries regarding signage, display or merch execution and prepare comms in response. 

Budget Management & Reporting 

• Track and monitor the visual merchandising budget. 
• Assist with supplier consultation and collecting quotes for store fixtures and signage. Compile regular reports on production costs, VM effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI). 
• Ensure all vendors are up to date and month end finance deadlines are met. 
• Analyse performance metrics to evaluate impact of visual merchandising strategies. 
• Compile and prepare reporting documents, photos and summaries of visual merchandise interventions alongside sales data for internal review. 

Trend Analysis & Research 

• Keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activities to contribute to future VM plans. 
• Compile reference mood boards on trends from global and local market trends for briefs. 
• Implement customer and store surveys and compile feedback for future insights.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Qualification in design, retail, operations or visual merchandising preferred
• 2+ years visual merchandising for a clothing retailer, experience in floor layouts advantageous. 
• Photoshop, InDesign. Adobe Suit, Microsoft Office.
• Product Knowledge, Brand Knowledge, Store Layout, Fixture and Store Profile.

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Job Description

• To support in the conceptualisation, development and delivery of visually compelling, brand aligned design solutions that support the brands communication across touchpoints. Under the guidance of experienced designers and the brand team, this role will ensure creative output aligns with brand identity, drives customer engagement and provides consistency in the quality of all collateral for promotional campaign activity.

Responsibilities
Research and Insights 

• Collate design trends, market trends and customer insights to create relevant designs. 
• Track digital platform and design program updates and enhancements to apply efficient and innovative ways of working. 
• Compile regular feedback on retail and competitor activity to track and benchmark campaign performance. 

Photography and Editing

• Assist the designer to capture photographic images of products for Flat-lay displays for use in promos and adhoc marketing collateral. 
• Implement edits using intermediate editing skills and image manipulation for use in all National marketing collateral in accordance to our brand identity. 

Design 

• Assist the designer and brand team in creating marketing collateral for seasonal campaigns, posters, leaflets, social media posts; newsletters; videos and Point Of Sale collateral. 
• Collaborate on the "end-to-end" creation of designs to meet all the needs of the business, from brief to final artwork or completed production. 
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute to concept development. 
• Work closely with brand teams to ensure understanding of briefs and objectives. Use and adhere to rand guidelines with consistent application of brand ID. Experiment with innovative design and fresh creative. Package and Deliver correct artwork specifications to suppliers.  

Internal Comms 

• Contribute to design concepts and photography for special projects such as Awards events, Conference events, Supplier Day, the Internal Newsletter and other internal marketing collateral. 
• Assist with all adhoc marketing and internal requirements. 
• Create presentation decks, mock up and mood boards when required for internal review and use. 

File Management 

• Organise design files and maintain folder and filing structures. 
• Ensure correct bleed, resolution and finished art practices are adhered to. Follow the prescribed data management process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Motion graphics or equivalent. 
• 2+ years in a design studio, creative agency or fast paced marketing environment; 
• Basic to intermediate photography skills preferred
• Retail experience is preferred, fashion experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Photography; Video Editing a bonus. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Retail, Marketing, Design principles, layout, typography, digital first, print specs, ability to work quickly.

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Job Description

• This role is to support the delivery of brand campaigns and product launches through effective coordination, product handovers, execution of events and activations for brand building customer experiences as well as new store openings. This role will monitor brand performance, analyse campaign data, execute the marketing calendar and gather customer as well as market insights to inform strategy. They will also manage digital content and coordinate brand activity across touchpoints ensuring brand activities are well organised, on brand and aligned with key calendar timelines through fostering cross-functional collaboration, managing brand assets, product samples and assisting with the on the ground execution of customer experience driving consistency in all customer facing touchpoints to ensure the business meets is commercial goals.

Responsibilities
Brand Communication – TTL 

• Implement the annual marketing calendar. 
• Assist in compiling seasonal strat for marketing campaign reviews by the business using the internal strategic framework. 
• Initiate the trial of innovative solutions and platforms to reach the customer. 
• Strong customer experience capabilities and ability to coordinate events and activations assisting with planning logistics and managing event execution. 
• Drive conversion throughout customer journey by conceptualising experiential moments of engagement. Execute campaign shoots ensuring all stakeholders uphold brand identity and visual standard consistently. 
• Undertake thorough shoot and production planning to ensure effective use of timing Coordinate product handovers and develop communication and channel plans based on strategic calls ensuring key looks are featured in campaigns. 
• Create Marketing Mags for campaign launches in alignment with VM team to ensure correct execution and product display. 

Project Management 

• Coordinate campaign shoots and productions smoothly, cost effectively and timeously. Implement the campaign strategy and ensure creative execution is consistent with brand identity and meets brand standards. 
• Develop and coordinate events and activations for existing and new store to raise awareness and meet brand and commercial objectives. 
• Ensure all 3rd party suppliers execute according to plan and brand standard. Ensure media for various touchpoints is handed over timeously and to spec. 
• Track and traffic time allocation for the fulfilment of briefs internally or 3rd party. 

Research: customer & competitor

• Gather and analyse customer feedback from activations and events and present the insights to the business 
• Gather customer insights using internal resources and research houses. Implement commissioned studies ensuring delivery and accuracy 
• Present shopper insights regularly to inform brand campaigns
• Support the development of insight presentations and trend reports to inform brand plans. 
• Conduct continuous social listening to respond to agile brand opportunities. 
• Execute insights from studies and surveys in all briefs. 
• Conduct and present regular competitor and market research to inform strategy. 

Budget Management 

• Track all CEs and invoices to ensure vendors are up to date. 
• Obtain sign off on all expenditure. 
• Conduct a variety of financial administrative tasks to meet payment deadlines. Accurate reporting and cost recon on vendors. 

Reporting 

• Track and compile the campaign metrics - engagement, traffic, sales data and product performance. 
• Develop and maintain trackers for brand activity, product handovers and event execution. 
• Prepare post activation summaries and report on impact. 
• Continuous measurement of KPIs by creating dashboards and performance reports. Consolidate seasonal postmortems and prepare review presentation. 

Digital and Media Lead 

• Strong digital marketing capabilities and expertise to implement digital strategy. Execute briefs and follow through on briefs to 3rd party. 
• Drive digital growth across touchpoints using various media. Unlock additional channels and media platforms to drive engagement and lead to transactions. Implement best practice performance marketing and deliver on media efficacy. 
• Execute innovative data-driven digital strategies. 
• Be responsible for community management and the engagement funnel online and offline

Qualifications

• Marketing/related degree or diploma, degree preferred 
• 3+ years experience in marketing and brand management in the retail sector (fashion advantageous). 
• Have knowledge of Marketing calendar planning, Budget Administration, Digital experience, Marketing research, and proficiency in the Microsoft Suite with strong Excel. 
• Fashion Retail; digital marketing; media buying; research methodologies, customer service, Merchant Processes and Business acumen

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Job Description

• The Brand Manager will lead the development, positioning and consistent execution of the brand across all touchpoints. This role is responsible for driving brand growth, increasing brand equity and expanding market share through contribution to strategy formation, strategy translation and overseeing its execution. This includes the formation of marketing plans and innovative campaign development which aligns to product input and merch strategies. The Brand Manager is the brand custodian and oversees all activity in alignment with HOM strategic direction for the main purpose of creating differentiated communication which reflects the brands identity to drive customer loyalty and conversion in order to meet the business commercial goals. The incumbent will be responsible for increasing brand awareness, driving equity growth, analysing research and insights, delivery of campaigns and meeting sales transaction and commercial objectives

Responsibilities
Brand Equity Growth 

• Drive execution of the annual customer-centric, 360-degree strategic marketing calendar ensuring link to the sales funnel. 
• Present seasonal strat and marketing campaigns for review by the business with full metrics and objectives using the internal strategic framework. 
• Proactively seek and explore new innovative solutions and platforms to reach the customer across touchpoints. 
• Forward planning of strategic campaigns and optimisation of ways of working. 
• Ensure consistency in execution across media, activations, in-store, digital etc. 
• Strong digital marketing understanding and expertise with application in reviewing content, PR/influencer partnerships and the formation of a digital strategy. 
• Active involvement in Merch processes to apply in agile campaign planning. 
• Continuous tracking of retail trends, seasonal product trends, shopper behaviour, research insights, current trade and opportunities. 
• Manage a developing team of Junior brand managers and creative team. 

Meeting Production Efficiencies 

• Manage the delivery of coordinated monthly campaigns. 
• Develop briefs for internal execution and agency. 
• Ensure timeous product handovers. 
• Oversee strategic content creation (internal / agency), ensuring innovative on-brand and consistent communication through relevant media channels. 
• Oversee the execution of all brand shoots and productions both video and static. 

Data Insight Reporting and Improvement on Key Measures 

• Initiate and manage internal and agency research to deliver relevant empirical brand health and customer insights, to advise strategy and grow customer knowledge. 
• Use data to inform and action improvements to customer journey & experience, throughout all brand touchpoints. 
• Commission studies to better understand and improve customer communication.
• Use existing and commissioned research to create informed decisions and present business cases. 

Budget Management and Controls 

• Manage and control allocated budgets to maintain expenditure and effective Marketing outcomes. 
• Oversee financial administrative tasks to meet payment deadlines. 
• Align with finance metrics on supplier terms. 
• Manage expenditure to align to value model of low opex while maximising production and media returns. 

Seasonal and campaign tracking and strategy contribution 

• Build and present key performance and feedback reports for all marketing initiatives. 
• Compile and collate seasonal postmortem report to provide feedback on marketing activity to relevant stakeholders and take action where necessary. 
• Track and measure initiatives online and offline the correct customer transactional data. 
• Consistently report on key macro effects which impact on brand positioning.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Brand Management or relevant field. Post Grad or Honours is preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience preferably in brand management in retail (fashion industry advantageous). 
• Have knowledge of Merchandise Marketing calendar planning, Budget Administration, Digital experience, 
• Marketing research preferably within the fashion industry, and proficiency in the Microsoft Suite with strong Excel. 
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful brand campaigns and activations. 
• Fashion Retail; digital marketing; media buying; research methodologies, customer service, Merchant Processes and strong Business acumen

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Job Description

• A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales. 
• Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets. 
• Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store. 
• Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store. 
• Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures. 
• Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. 
• Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff. 
• Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level. 
• Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards. 

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage 
• 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail  environment. 
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written