Jobs at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• We are seeking a Visual Merchandise Manager to strategically develop and implement the design and visual aesthetic of all stores for a leading Ladies wear brand.  This role is crucial for maximising in-store merchandise appeal and communication through practical layout, research and development, point-of-sale specifications, and merchandising techniques.
• This position is based at our Pepkor Speciality Office in Bellville, Cape Town and will report to the  Head of Marketing of the brand. The position will require frequent commuting to Durban to support the existing Marketing team. 

Qualifications    

• Diploma in Fashion or Retail Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a management level in VM/Design role, which specifically includes responsibility for the formulation and execution of the VM strategy, strong customer relations and branding knowledge as well as exposure to retail.
• Expert experience in VM and Design best practices, global merchandising or VM trends as well an excellent grasp of branding, store design and customer behavior.
• Proven experience in the leadership role of a team.
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent language skills, verbal and written in English are required.
• A valid Driver’s license is essential (this position will require travel).
• An inherent requirement for this position is travel and therefore the successful candidate will need to manage their ongoing travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities    

• Enhance store experience through visual merchandise
• Manage and amend store Layouts as received for each store layout plan.
• Develop Seasonal look for windows and each department within the store.
• Create Flight Plans for each store which details the required information.
• Provide Category Management Support.
• Maintain Relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and timeous execution.
• Assist in conducting training for all stores to execute VM principles.
• Plan seasonal workshops with Operations.

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Job Description    

• An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an Area Sales Manager within the Tekkie Town Operations team, a division of Pepkor Speciality. This role will report directly to the Divisional Manager. Our ideal candidate should be based in Mokopane and will be managing the operations of a C-Grid Area. 
• To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience managing the operations of more than 10 stores while taking accountability for reaching targets.  You should also be able to remotely manage a team of Store Managers and set profitable goals. Our ideal candidate should fit in with our culture and live the Tekkie Town values.  Ultimately, you will ensure your area of responsibility meets and exceeds the expectations of our business objectives and contributes to our company’s success in the long run.

Qualifications    
Key Requirements

• Grade 12 is essential.
• A valid Driver’s license is essential.
• A Retail/Business/Marketing Management diploma would be a definite advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum 4 years’ experience with a major retail chain of which a minimum of 2 years must be within a Senior Management role. 
• Proven work experience as an Area Manager
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.
• Willingness to travel and to be away from home for extended periods.’
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Key Responsibilities    

• Support Store Managers with day-to-day store operation.
• Evaluate store and individual performances.
• Identify hiring needs, select and training of new staff members.
• Evaluating store and individual performances.
• Training and developing existing staff, ensuring succession plan and career path is in place.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.
• Generate and exceed sales budget and growth.
• Manage operational risk and shrinkage within the area.
• Ability to measure and analyse key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Analyse market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
• Suggest new services / products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.

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Job Description    

• The Sales Assistant position will be responsible for providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, excellent housekeeping, latest fashion trends, and minimising stock losses.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 At least 1 year experience in similar environment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Work well under pressure Good time management Good attention to detail and accuracy of work Good computer literacy and problem solving capabilities Good communication skills Resourcefulness Customer service Orientated Building and maintaining relationships Confidence and decisiveness Passionate about the brand Social-media savvy Fashionable

Key Responsibilities    

• Give high class customer service at all times Process customer merchandise through the tills Assist customers with product selection to increase basket value Ensure that all new/ replenish merchandise is on the sales floor Ensure that all ticketing & visual displays are in place Support the manager in-charge with day-to-day duties Ensure store equipment is secured and accounted for Be aware of health & safety rules Understand store daily/weekly/monthly sales targets Assist with action plan to minimise stock loss

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Job Description    

• The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. Their duties include motivating sales teams, creating business (store specific) strategies, implementing promotional material, managing controllable expenses and training new staff. Also providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, excellent housekeeping, latest fashion trends, and minimising stock losses

Qualifications    
POSITION INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• 3 - 5 years retail experience
• Computer literate
• Communication skills

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Grade 12
• At least 1-2 years management experience in similar environment
• Computer literate
• Work well under pressure & Resilient
• Team Player
• Leadership and Staff Management skills , Good communication skills
• Business Sense, Good attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Good time management
• Resourcefulness & Problem solving capabilities
• Customer service Orientated
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Confidence and decisiveness
• Passionate about the brand
• Social-media savvy
• Fashionable

Key Responsibilities    

• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff.
• Managing staff
• Managing budgets (P&L, Payroll)
• Maintaining statistical and financial records (Daily, weekly and monthly administration)
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
• Maximising profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so.
• Visual Merchandising & Housekeeping
• Inventory Management (Stock Management)
• Ensure store equipment is secured and accounted for
• Maintenance of health & safety environment for customers and The Crew
• Understand store daily/weekly/monthly sales targets
• Produce a store specific action plan to minimise stock loss

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Job Description    

• To provide superior customer services by achieving optimum turnover results and customer services through merchandise, presentation, staff motivation and development that is customer focused. To effectively maintain daily operations of the store.

Qualifications    

•  Matric - with mathematics

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Previous store management is importan
• Customer service orientation
• Strong management skills / Ability to develop subordinates
• Ability to plan, organize and control effectively
• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of budget
• Analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with people
• Tolerance for stress
• High level of integrity / Initiative

Key Responsibilities    

• Achievement of sales and profit budgets by the effective ongoing management of store resources.
• Protection of all assets (stock, cash, physical assets, staff and customers)
• Effective implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Set daily, weekly, monthly sales and lay-by targets for all staff and
• Evaluate performance in the achievement of budgets and take action where is necessary.
• Ensure store layouts are in line with company standards.
• Ensure correct administration procedures in respect of stock room, markdowns and lay-bys.
• Ensure effective merchandise replenishment and housekeeping.
• People management.
• Recruit, develop, guide staff to ensure customer friendly and efficient environment.