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PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:
- Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
- Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communication:
- Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.
- Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM
- Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM.
Merchandising Display:
- Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers
- Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication
- In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation
- Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools
- Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly
- Apply and maintain Retail Standards
- Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist
- Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system
- Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan
- Night shift: campaign change
- (Lead in-store VM team by example, organize their work time and tasks)
In-store VM Training:
Train co-workers on:
- Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers
- “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer
- Enhancing consumer journey
VM Reporting:
- Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager
- Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager
- Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager
Equipment control:
- Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames
- Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages
- Is familiar with health and safety issues
Customer service and operations tasks (part time VM Champion):
- Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
- Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
- Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions
- Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
- Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor
- Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner
- Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
- Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
- Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Consumers
- Peers / Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Interest in fashion & sports desirable
- English-skills beneficial
- Organized and detailed oriented
- Is able to follow directives
- Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills
- Self - motivated
- Work as a team
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school education
- Fluent in local language – verbal and written
- ARP level
- 1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Listening
- Excellent customer service
- Meeting sales goals
- Selling to customer needs
- People skills
- High energy level
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:
- To drive brand and consumer experience by managing a high-volume, strategically positioned Brand Flagship store that represents the adidas brand and product in the most impactful way
- To work in close collaboration with both the Market and Global teams to shape the strategic direction of the Brand Flagship concept in the Market
- To lead the Store Management Team in providing an outstanding consumer experience while maintaining high operational and brand standards.
- To drive store profitability by meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets
- To ensure compliance through proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Flagship through ensuring outstanding execution of global brand and retail operational standards
- Foster a positive culture in the store and enable the Store Management team to create an active, authentic and consumer-centric culture in the store
- Understand the concept and strategic importance of the Brand Flagship store and think broadly for the organization when setting the direction of the store and creating brand advocacy
- Develop and lead the execution of a visionary, well thought-out business plan for the Brand Flagship
- Provide input and feedback to different departments and global teams in order to achieve the Brand Flagship ambition
- Support and coach the leadership team and associates to drive sales and meet key performance indicators, while managing expenses to increase profitability and drive brand advocacy
- Partner with Store Management Teams to hire, develop and build a high performing team
- Hold P&L accountability for the Brand Flagship store
- Foster a collaborative working relationship with both the global and the Market organizations
- Collaborate with Line Manager to develop clear action plans for the Brand Flagship and thrive to achieve objectives, deliverables and timelines
- Communicate and provide visibility on product needs/other operational needs and opportunities to the Line Manager
- Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained
- Ensure consistent implementation of all global programs, initiatives and strategies within the Brand Flagship
- Leverage global and local tools to lead the performance management, succession, recruiting, hiring and development activities, resulting in high employee engagement
- Promote a high-performance culture in the Brand Flagship by setting clear expectations, holding employees accountable, creating an effective and efficient work environment, and setting goals that focus the team on key drivers that impact success
- Take clear accountability for training and execution in store in all areas, including business, operations, sales/customer service, and visual merchandising, while also coordinating with Sales Academy to ensure all employees are trained in Retail Standards
- Ensure all team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge in all stores
- Ensure timely completion of all recordkeeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, salary reviews, counselling, disciplinary actions and terminations
- Produce results under a variety of situations/market conditions and overcomes barriers to the company’s success in compliance with corporate guidelines
- Work with the Store Managers to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Consumers, Peers, Key Retail Support Functions i.e Marketing Activations, VM, Operations, Vendors and Supports Functions,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes
- Ability to use critical thinking and creative ways to solve problems
- Ability to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate and influence across different levels and departments
- Thrives under ambiguity; open to change and act as advocate for the ‘new’
- Open to feedback; able to keep composure in stressful situations
- Passion for adidas brand and for sport
- Proficient with MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other computer software (Internet, POS Systems, etc)
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant market experience
- Leadership role in a branded organisation (creating a brand experience)
- Successful leadership of a team (50 people +)
- Geographical mobility
- Advanced numeracy, literacy and strong communication skills
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Ensure ongoing support of EM (Emerging Market) Wholesale Commercial Sales and Brand Teams by providing them with tools, reports and insights that help to drive profitable market share growth
- Build and create cutting edge analytics services to all Hub and Cluster stakeholders, enabling them to take quantitatively based decisions
- Act as local “centre of expertise” within WHS for all analytics related topics and drive the implementation and adoption of analytics tools across the organization across multiple data sources including but not limited to sell-in and sell-out data
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build best in class dashboards within Power BI to be utilized by sales teams spanning across both sell-in and sell-out data
- Provide relevant insights and recommendations on performance trends and highlight key wins, opportunities and challenges
- Ensure adoption and usage of analytics tools by the sales teams
- Ensure data accuracy across systems through due diligent foundation checks
- Support the rollouts, usage, and adoption of the Digital Wholesale Tools which support the End-2-end Customer Journey from showcasing product, order creation all the way to supporting Customer Inquiries
- Support the process around onboarding new accounts to automated data sharing tools
- Help drive timely season readiness of the sell-in tools in close collaboration with the marketing, IT and Sales functions (content, master data, sales calendar, assortments, packages)
- Monitor the performance of strategic initiatives within the scope of responsibility. Identify deviations from targets and recommend necessary changes
Key Relationships:
- Global: Global Sales Development & Digital Wholesale Solutions
- Market: IT, Demand Planning, BI / DNA, Brand, Commercial and Finance
- Cluster & Regions: Commercial, Sales Coordination, Analytics
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of Finance, Customer Service, Sales data
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- BI visualization tools (Power BI) experience
- High level of attention to detail and quality
- Independent, logical and proactive thinker
- Commercially driven
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business with Sales / Marketing focus
- 2-4 years of professional work experience
- Previous industry experience including sporting goods, fashion, FMCG
- Cross-functional experience ideally with Customer Service/ Operations/ IT/ Sales/ Finance
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Purpose
- Support the strategy, development and implementation of digital experiences on the adidas Web and App platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of integrated digital marketing campaigns on both .com and App platforms.
- Maintain holistic digital activation seasonal calendars including commercial initiatives, key eCommerce activations and Brand moments.
- Coordinate and monitor digital implementation of campaigns and product drops on .com and App in collaboration with Global/Hub stakeholders, local eCom and Brand teams.
- Brief in promotion mechanics and manage T&C’s approvals and uploads.
- Post go-live, brief and execute post live checks across .com and App touchpoints.
- Map and execute the ideal consumer journey for online touchpoints, as per global guidelines and in collaboration with the Hub Customer Experience team.
- Propose measurement opportunities to continuously track and optimize the consumer journey.
- Brief and manage the content and creative requirements for the Digital Activation team.
- Work closely with the Membership, CRM and Performance Media teams to support online activations, ensure alignment and integration across touchpoints.
Key Relationships
- EM South Marketing team
- Advertising and digital agencies
- Counterparts in EM Hub and global when applicable
Key KPIs
- EM-South Online Net Sales
- Digital KPIs (Net Sales, Conversion Rate etc.)
- Execution excellence in brand campaigns, product launches and commercial promotions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Written communication skills.
- Experience in project management – including critical path management to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Experience with digital production process and technical nature of developing digital marketing initiatives.
- Content, creative and copy creation and modification.
- Experience or working knowledge of Analytics platforms, like Google or Adobe Analytics.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in online marketing, with a specific focus on content creation or management and optimizing consumer journeys.
- University Degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Business, or a related field.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Support in the implementation of EMS (Emerging Markets South) local Sports Marketing (SPOMA) delivery across Specialist Sports (SPSP), Running, Outdoor and Training. This entails servicing key athletes and brand partners to deliver strong local adidas brand visibility and activation presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Senior Brand Manager and relevant category managers to deliver on various tasks across SP, Running, Outdoor and Training.
- Support the Senior Sports Marketing Manager to service athletes, partners and federations.
- Support the Senior Sports Marketing Manager with the management and communication between partners, players, athletes and adidas internal departments, including brand activation, omni-channel PR/newsroom and sales.
- Support in the submission of seasonal orders for athletes, ambassadors and partner organizations’ within budget, coordinate product supply process through the season.
- Assist the Brand Activation managers to leverage athlete and player opportunities across their ‘owned’ social media platforms and key adidas brand channels.
- Facilitate promotional appearances of adidas contracted players/athletes and meet and brief adidas contracted assets for promotional appearances.
- Lead the tracking and management of contractual appearances.
- Work closely to support Senior Sports Marketing manager across Training, Women’s and CUMA (Culture Marketing) partners into key brand moments.
- Identification of individuals to receive seeded product to drive presence and in locally relevant events across SPSP, Running, Outdoor and Training.
KPI’s:
- adidas share (FTW) of successful athletes in key sports.
- partner social media content positively featuring adidas
- EMS Brand Health KPIS (SoS)
- Growth of Performance Categories Market Share within the EMS.
- EMS Net Sales, Category growth, full-price sell through and DTC/E-com traffic.
- MWB compliance.
Key Relationships:
- SPOMA team
- Contracted partners
- Marketing team
- Channels EM South
- External Agencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge and passion for sport- particularly football, running, outdoor, training and specialist sports in Emerging Markets South.
- Experience of either partner management or brand communication marketing mix (media, events, sponsorship, retail, PR) with a major global brand or retailer (sporting goods/ lifestyle industry preferred)
- Understanding of local sports landscape, brand landscape and youth culture
- Experience working external agencies and partners.
- Marketing budget management
- Competent user of MS Office suite of products
- Experience in both market and above market organization preferred
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Relevant professional marketing experience
- University Degree in Marketing/Sports Marketing or a related field
- Thorough understanding of sports marketing industry
- Proven record of working with brand partners and ambassadors
- Fluent in English
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support business Senior Management and business partners with correct, timely and in-depth standard reporting or selective ad hoc analysis (Dashboards), to assist in making business decisions to achieve growth, profitability, and targets.
- Support in development and implementation of standardized business controlling processes & tools with ongoing drive for improvements & simplifications.
- Support and execute standardized monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting / process and partner with business and Senior Management for enabling fact-based decision making.
- Support and execute Operating Working Capital analysis (ageing of receivables, overdue receivables & inventory, non-current stock, clearance, accounts payable) for making better business decisions by actively collaborating with business partners and EM countries.
- Support and execute Gross Sales, Sales Deductions, Returns, Standard Margin, Net Margin and Operating Overhead analysis for Wholesale and Franchise channel for making better business decisions by actively collaborating with business partners and EM countries.
- Actively promote use of global OWM reports within EM, partnering closely with HR and OWM to ensure single version of truth.
- Assist in the forecast and budget margin setting process for EM in close alignment with clusters, taking into account Global expectations, providing analysis and scenario planning.
- Analyse EM go-in and standard margin development (ACT/BOH vs. RFC/TAR) on a regular basis, highlighting risks & opportunities, and creating transparency to the EM FP&A community.
- Identify risks and opportunities and derive recommended action steps.
- Keep up to date with trends in field of expertise.
- Assume back up roles to cover colleagues.
KPI’s:
- On time submission of Management Reports (update & analysis).
- Accuracy of actual reporting and forecasts validation.
- Validation of budget inputs based on actual and forecast reporting.
- Meet reporting deadlines.
Key Relationships:
- VP Finance, EM
- Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis, EM
- Director Financial Planning & Analysis, EM
- Manager Financial Planning & Analysis, EM
- Market/EM/EMEA/Global Finance Teams
- Market/EM Commercial teams
- Market/EM Heads of Department
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High Attention to detail
- Business understanding of processes and structure.
- Analytical and financial modeling skills, comfort with Finance and Accounting principles and good financial statement analysis ability.
- Independent handling of a variety of tasks with different levels of complexity by developing effective plans and organizing work efficiently.
- Desire and ability to work closely and collaboratively with EM markets, senior management and Global HQ.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Result orientation and pro-activity.
- High degree of customer orientation.
- Ability to accept and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maneuver in consistently changing environment.
- Good analytics and presentation skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources (SAP, Excel, BI).
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- University degree in business administration with focus on Finance/Controlling with solid commercial experience.
- Experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Advanced System expertise in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- SAP experience is an advantage.
- 2-4 years of experience in the same or similar field.
- Solid accounting skills and experience.
- Industry experience: ideally in retail/apparel/fashion/consumer goods.
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JOB PURPOSE
- Ensures that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met by 1) providing training to all associates; 2) assisting the Store Manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas Retail growth objectives; 3) overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas Retail policy and procedure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports the Store Manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expense and increases productivity,
- Assists the Store Manager by evaluates employees’ performance on a day to day basis
Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll.
- Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas Retail goals.
- Maintains personnel files to Company standards.
- Assure adherence to all Company systems and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of adidas Retail operating information.
- Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates.
- Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level.
- Assure adherence to adidas Retail visual presentation guidelines.
Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas Head Office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections.
- As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store.
- Resolves customer complaints.
- Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the Store Manager overages and shortages of product.
- Assists the Store Manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school and 2 years retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and point of sale systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups.
- Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner.
- Knowledge of how to supervise others.
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Listening
- Excellent customer service
- Meeting sales goals
- Selling to customer needs
- People skills
- High energy level
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
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JOB PURPOSE
- Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.
- As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.
- Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.
- Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.
- Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.
- Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.
- Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.
- Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.
- Maintaining general housekeeping standards
- Safekeeping of Company assets
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- An absolute passion for retail & customer service.
- Ability to use your initiative.
- Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile!
- Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too!
- Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
- The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.
- Enthusiasm.
- A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create!
Education And Experience Requirements
- Matric certificate
- 0 – 1 years of retail experience
Method of Application
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