Founded over thirty-eight years ago in March 1971, The Prestige Cosmetics Group (Pty) Ltd is today the leading distributor of fine fragrances, cosmetics and specialised skincare in South Africa. By investing in our brands, our people and our capabilities, PCG continues to be acknowledged as the preeminent business in the distribution of luxury products in So...
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Purpose of the Role
- The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional client experience to maximise sales and profitability; to ensure that operating standards are executed and maintained, and to build and enhance the retailer brand image.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE TURNOVER, PROFIT AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at events/launches/retailer activities
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously
BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Monitor competitor activity, stay up to date with current industry trends
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times
STOCK MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING AND STORE OPERATIONS
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Report out of stocks to line manager daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Stock administration, stockloss prevention, stock level control and management
- Implementation and adherence to operating procedures and policies at all times
- Asset control and security
- Point of sale
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Uphold and reinforce the Client journey and experience standards
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing cosmetics services
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating products (make-up, skincare and fragrances) to clients
- Share make-up, skincare and fragrance tips, expert knowledge, current trends and provide customers with a personalised, educational experience
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment, contribute to the execution of the overall sales operational plan, participate in and support all events and hold each other accountable
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Ensure that exceptional; consistent standards are maintained
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times
ADMINISTRATION
- Daily tracking sheets/reports completed and submitted as required
- Implementation of CRM processes
- Retail reports and updates as required
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- At least 3 years cosmetics experience (Make-up, skincare and fragrances) within a retail environment
- Make-up artistry experience is advantageous
- Certificate in Beauty/Make-Up is advantageous
- Must be able to demonstrate expert knowledge and current industry trends
- Must be a team player, an active learner and problem-solver
- Must be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must have own transport
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Purpose of the Role
- The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional client experience to maximise sales and profitability; to ensure that operating standards are executed and maintained, and to build and enhance the retailer brand image.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE TURNOVER, PROFIT AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at events/launches/retailer activities
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously
BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Monitor competitor activity, stay up to date with current industry trends
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times
STOCK MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING AND STORE OPERATIONS
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Report out of stocks to line manager daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Stock administration, stockloss prevention, stock level control and management
- Implementation and adherence to operating procedures and policies at all times
- Asset control and security
- Point of sale
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Uphold and reinforce the Client journey and experience standards
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing cosmetics services
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating products (make-up, skincare and fragrances) to clients
- Share make-up, skincare and fragrance tips, expert knowledge, current trends and provide customers with a personalised, educational experience
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment, contribute to the execution of the overall sales operational plan, participate in and support all events and hold each other accountable
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Ensure that exceptional; consistent standards are maintained
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times
ADMINISTRATION
- Daily tracking sheets/reports completed and submitted as required
- Implementation of CRM processes
- Retail reports and updates as required
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- At least 3 years cosmetics experience (Make-up, skincare and fragrances) within a retail environment
- Make-up artistry experience is advantageous
- Certificate in Beauty/Make-Up is advantageous
- Must be able to demonstrate expert knowledge and current industry trends
- Must be a team player, an active learner and problem-solver
- Must be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must have own transport
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Purpose of the Role
- The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional client experience to maximise sales and profitability; to ensure that operating standards are executed and maintained, and to build and enhance the retailer brand image.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE TURNOVER, PROFIT AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at events/launches/retailer activities
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously
BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Monitor competitor activity, stay up to date with current industry trends
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times
STOCK MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING AND STORE OPERATIONS
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Report out of stocks to line manager daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Stock administration, stockloss prevention, stock level control and management
- Implementation and adherence to operating procedures and policies at all times
- Asset control and security
- Point of sale
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Uphold and reinforce the Client journey and experience standards
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing cosmetics services
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating products (make-up, skincare and fragrances) to clients
- Share make-up, skincare and fragrance tips, expert knowledge, current trends and provide customers with a personalised, educational experience
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment, contribute to the execution of the overall sales operational plan, participate in and support all events and hold each other accountable
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Ensure that exceptional; consistent standards are maintained
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times
ADMINISTRATION
- Daily tracking sheets/reports completed and submitted as required
- Implementation of CRM processes
- Retail reports and updates as required
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- At least 3 years cosmetics experience (Make-up, skincare and fragrances) within a retail environment
- Make-up artistry experience is advantageous
- Certificate in Beauty/Make-Up is advantageous
- Must be able to demonstrate expert knowledge and current industry trends
- Must be a team player, an active learner and problem-solver
- Must be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must have own transport
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Purpose of the Role
- Drive sales and provide a desirable client experience in order to ensure that standards are maintained as well as to build and maintain brand image.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS
- Achieve monthly and annual set budgets
- Track counter and individual targets
- Sell and drive sales in order to achieve targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at Counter events
- Provide feedback on sales/counter related issues or concerns
BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
- Monitor competitor activity
- Know your in-store ranking
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Know your stock versus tester ratio and report out of stocks RDM daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Ensure that counter hygiene standards are maintained according to brand standards at all times
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
- Uphold and reinforce the Client experience standards
- Build relationships and loyalty with clients
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
ADMINISTRATION
- Complete daily tracking sheets and submit weekly to RDM
- Complete all progress reports required and submit timeously
- Complete and update client cards for all new and existing clients and file accordingly
TEAM WORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues to drive and execute overall budgets as well as supporting events
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Build relationships with respective retailer to achieve key outputs
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- Previous retail and skincare experience
- Certificate in Beauty/Somatology is advantageous
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Purpose of the Role
- The purpose of the role is to provide an exceptional client experience to maximise sales and profitability; to ensure that operating standards are executed and maintained, and to build and enhance the retailer brand image.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE TURNOVER, PROFIT AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Assist in setting up and driving sales at events/launches/retailer activities
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously
BRAND MANAGEMENT
- Monitor competitor activity, stay up to date with current industry trends
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times
STOCK MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING AND STORE OPERATIONS
- Ensure that stock is merchandised according to merchandising guidelines
- Report out of stocks to line manager daily to drive sales and maintain an exceptional client experience
- Stock administration, stockloss prevention, stock level control and management
- Implementation and adherence to operating procedures and policies at all times
- Asset control and security
- Point of sale
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Uphold and reinforce the Client journey and experience standards
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing fragrance recommendations
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating fragrances to clients
- Share fragrance tips, expert knowledge, current trends and provide customers with a personalised, educational experience
- Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment, contribute to the execution of the overall sales operational plan, participate in and support all events and hold each other accountable
- Support and assist new team members with onboarding and orientation
- Ensure that exceptional; consistent standards are maintained
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times
ADMINISTRATION
- Daily tracking sheets/reports completed and submitted as required
- Implementation of CRM processes
- Retail reports and updates as required
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- At least 3 years fragrance experience within a retail environment
- Must be able to demonstrate retail knowledge and current industry trends
- Must be a team player, an active learner and problem-solver
- Must be willing to work weekends and shifts as required
- Must have own transport
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Purpose of the Role
- It is the responsibility of the Retail Development Manager to run a defined business portfolio in their designated region. The scope would include general retail and inventory systems management, staff management and financial management of the portfolio. The Retail Development Manager is required, through entrenching the Company values by example, to improve retail competencies, maintain positive sales growths; and manage costs and expenses within their designated region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ACHIEVE REGIONAL SALES TARGETS
- Achieve positive sales growths monthly and annually, through the development and driving of “sell out” strategies in specific region.
- Achieve monthly and annual set targets (sales, expense and staffing targets).
- Monitor competitor activity and plan the appropriate response. This includes knowing the CHANEL ranking against competitor brands in store.
- Implement and monitor qualitative events throughout the region to drive sales.
- Manage and lead CMs (Counter Managers), BCs (Beauty Consultants) and fragrance promoters to achieve their set KPI’s monthly and conduct quarterly performance review sessions.
BUDGET AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT
- Manage costs and expenses within the region, so that they do not exceed sales growth or target.
- Manage expenses related to events, launches and promotions (to not exceed Marketing budget).
- Manage and approve BC and CM claims.
- Ensure staffing budget is not exceeded and monitor these expenses monthly.
STOCK MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISING
- Ensure all stores are merchandised according to the required standard, with the required collateral and display elements (inclusive of promotions and launches).
- Monitor stock on hand by door and liaise with Regional Managers, Store Managers and Cosmetic Managers with regards to out of stocks and stock discrepancies. Ensure correction of instore EDI, RETEK systems to amend stock discrepancies, to assist correct retailer replenishment going forward. Drive ‘’sell-in strategies’’ through stock management.
- Manage make-up and skin care (SBT) stock levels in each Beauté store within the region, through actively engaging with the demand planning team regarding model stocks, replenishment levels and any other relevant information.
- Manage tester and counter supply stock levels in each store within the region to ensure that there are no out of stocks.
- Ensure RTV process is managed efficiently through the RTV tracker and that they are uplifted from stores timeously
ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING
- Ensure correct documentation is completed timeously by all Fragrance BCs in terms of figures, eventing, push lists, customer records, feedback, scorecards, etc.
- Compile and complete commissions at month end.
- Competitor and sales feedback report to be completed weekly and sent through to the National Sales Manager for consolidation.
- RDM Scorecard to be completed for each store that is visited monthly.
- Develop and implement monthly store cycle schedule based on door size and importance and action plans; provide weekly feedback on progress/implementation.
- Ensure region’s compliance to all policies, procedures, and values in the business, and take appropriate action where necessary.
- Follow all required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the completion of feedback templates and within the required timelines.
TEAM MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Identify and recruit high performing CMs, BCs, and fragrance promoters.
- Manage succession planning and performance management of store staff.
- Manage staffing in stores to ensure that all staff perform optimally and take the appropriate action where this is not the case.
- Oversee inducting of new staff members.
- Identify training needs for CMs and assist them in identifying needs for BCs.
- Coach, train and oversee the development of CMs (customer service, product knowledge, systems knowledge, menu of services).
- Monitor the CMs ability to drive application of learning on the job.
- Review role play and coaching tracking forms with CMs to monitor skills.
- Drive EMTs in store to ensure these are taking place, testing staff understanding and impacting business. Provide monthly feedback on EMT progress and application.
- Foster a work environment in region based on the PCG values.
- Support the CM in driving a heathy team moral and PCG culture.
- Manage conflict at counters where CMs may need support or assistance.
- Manage daily team/people issues with CMs (absenteeism, leave).
- Conduct weekly team meetings for on-going communication.
- Conduct monthly one on ones with all CMs and formally review job performance quarterly. Maintain written records of performance meetings.
- Quality assure and verify BCs performance reviews conducted by CMs.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review plans, share information and ideas and encourage communication and teamwork.
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Setbacks
- Analysing situations
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Technical Skills:
- Sales skills
- Communication skills
- Event planning skills
- Financial literacy and Commercial acumen
- CRM skills
- Stock planning, control, and management
- IR and labour law
- Recruitment
- Coaching staff
- Mentoring staff
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Business qualification advantageous
- 5 years’ experience leading and managing retail teams
- 5 years’ relevant experience managing a 3-axe (make-up, skincare and fragrance) cosmetics brand
- Proven Track record in leading a team and achieving sales targets retail experience is essential
- Valid driver’s license and own car – willing to travel
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office/Excel/PowerPointv
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