Open Positions at Clicks Group

Job Objectives:

• To develop an annual category operating plan in line with the strategic category brief and lead the category team to achieve the category operating plan targets.
• To negotiate multi-category trading terms and promotional spend (co-op) and actively cultivate and develop vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.
• To negotiate and select promotional products and price to meet the promotional category sales and margin targets, whilst ensuring that the day-day sales and margin targets are met.
• To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and on-shelf layout to meet the customers’ needs.
• To drive exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.
• To manage the achievement of Private Label targets, thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability.
• To sign off and approve the category financial plan to achieve the divisional financial plan.
• To define the category pricing and promotions strategy to ensure we meet the customer’s needs and remain competitive in the market.
• To accelerate the growth of the Sports Supplements category in line with the business objectives

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-5 years’ experience in Retail Buying is essential
• People management is essential
• Diploma in Purchasing/Retail/Marketing/Financial Management is desirable
• 2-5 years’ experience in FMCG category desirable

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Job Objectives:

• To efficiently direct and control all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To ensure the effective and safe management of stock and cash, minimising shrinkage and ensuring a high standard of general housekeeping and administration
• To ensure shop assistant / cashiers are trained, competent, motivated and directed to fulfill their duties whilst delivering service excellence at all times.
• To ensure sufficient staffing of the shop assistant / cashiers in line with the work schedule, company policies and labour legistation.
• To timeously and efficiently resolve all customer queries in line with the Company's policies.
• To drive the promotion of the Clicks clubcard in order to ensure the achievement of clubcard participation targets.
• To effectively manage stock by enforcing security measures, cash controls, returns policies and all other relevant administrative duties related to minimising stock losses and maximising security procedures at the point of sale.
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Essential:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Retail/Business Management qualification (External applicants)

Desirable:

• Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

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Job Objectives:

• To provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with Clicks’ way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandising, SAPC regulations and company standards.
• To ensure the operational viability of the dispensary through focusing on core dispensary and clinic targets.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees by overseeing training and development of Pharmacist Assistants and Pharmacist Interns in line with SAPC requirements when required.
• To execute customer service initiatives in the dispensary to ensure a great customer experience, driving of customer loyalty and achievement of club card participation targets.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare ailse resulting in a full offering to customers regarding their healthcare needs.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Experience:

• Retail Pharmacy experience
• Unisolve experience

Education:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacist with SAPC

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Job Objectives:

• To ensure and to provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with Clicks’ way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandising, SAPC regulations and company standards.
• To ensure the operational viability of the dispensary through sound financial management, focus on core dispensary and clinic targets, management of expenses and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees, including learners and interns, through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To manage customer service initiatives in the dispensary that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare aisle resulting in a full offering to customers regarding their healthcare needs.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacist with SAPC
• Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience post community service year
• Essential: Minimum 1 year People Management experience
• Essential: Registration with SAPC as the Responsible Pharmacist
• Desirable: Retail Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Unisolv experience

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Job Objectives:

• High standards of customer service and care
• Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine
• Efficient dispensary administration
• Accurate compounding
• Provision of general health advice
• High standards of housekeeping and merchandise display
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements

Minimum requirements

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric with Maths (Essential)
• Minimum requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for the various levels as a Pharmacist Assistant (Qualified, Post Basic and Learner Basic)

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Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximising sales through the execution of promotional activities and driving cross-selling, up-selling initiatives and superior customer service across the store team.
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully execute in-store visual merchandising, ensuring the in-store presentation and promotional standards are met and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To support the Store Manager in ensuring staff are motivated and directed to achieve their targets and performance goals and effectively managed in the absence of the store manager.
• To assist the Store Manager in maintaining the work schedule on a daily basis in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To attend to all administrative responsibilities in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Essential: Relevant Retail/Business Management qualification (External applicants)
• Desirable: Degree in Relevant Retail/Business Management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an assistant store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment or successful completion the Clicks Trainee Store Management Programme
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

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Job Objectives: 

• To achieve and exceed monthly and annual front shop sales and profitability targets by implementing effective merchandising, pricing, and promotional plans in line with group policies, standards and market trends.
• To manage optimal stock availability and minimal shrinkage through accurate stock management and compliance with stock control procedures in order to enhance profitability.
• To drive service excellence and delivery of exceptional customer experience in order to optimise profitability and financial sustainability. 
• To manage the frontshop budget and resource allocation to deliver cost-effective operations.
•  To manage and maintain housekeeping standards in line with health, safety, and merchandising standards. 
• To evaluate, track and monitor service trends and customer feedback to implement continuous improvement initiatives in order to enhance customer experience. 
• To develop a high-performing, engaged, and competent team in order to deliver sustained performance. 
• To collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support customer experience and efficient operations. 
• To provide timely and accurate information in order to facilitate informed decision making, mitigate risks, and maintain effective control over the frontshop operations and activities. 
• To manage financial, human, and other resources in order to deliver the operating plan and achieve business objectives.

Minimum requirements

Essential:

• 3 year Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Business Management, or equivalent. 

Desirable:

• Certificate or diploma in Customer Service or Sales & Marketing. 
• Postgraduate diploma or degree in Retail or Business Management 

Job Related Experience:

Essential:

• 5 years’ experience in retail operations
• 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within a large retail setting
• 3 years’ experience in managing staff, stock control, and achieving sales targets. 
• 2 years’ experience in managing day-to-day store operations, including rostering, stock control, and workflow planning
• 2 years’ experience with budgeting, resource planning, and cost control in a retail outlet

Desirable:

• Exposure to revenue generation, service pricing, and financial reporting
• Experience implementing customer satisfaction initiatives