CAREERS WITH PCG

Prestige Cosmetics Group, a subsidiary of CAVI Brands is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Prestige Cosmetics Group and its world of luxury brands is dynamic, inspiring, and challenging and offers a stimulating environment to its team members. Our people are passionate, reliable, and motivated individuals who contribute to team excellence. Working at PCG means giving your best in all you do and is about the opportunities to learn and grow in a business expanding its brand and service offering.

If you would like to be part of this dynamic team, please apply below for active vacancies, or send us your CV for future opportunities.

Prestige Cosmetics Group is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to diversity.

ACTIVE VACANCIES

Available Positions

LOCATION

Johannesburg

 

JOB OVERVIEW
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) delivers a Human Resources service within an allocated portfolio by implementing people management initiatives that are in line with business strategies, operational requirements, and the company values. The work is done through partnering with key stakeholders and business partners to build a capable workforce and create a positive environment for employees. The HRBP is a key resource in recommending appropriate actions to business.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR CONSULTING

  • Management of daily HR related queries
  • Partner with business to find sound and fair solutions
  • General employee support and query handling – enhance the people experience

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

  • Address IR related issues and queries as per company disciplinary code and procedures
  • Provide IR guidance to business and assist with investigations where necessary
  • Assist business in drafting required documentation
  • Represent the business at the CCMA
  • Ensure all processes and action plans are consistent and fair

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the performance appraisal process to drive high performance
  • Support managers and team members with general queries related to PM
  • Bi-annual calibration and moderation processes conducted
  • Oversee, monitor and report on high and low performers
  • Develop the necessary plans required for IR and Talent Management

TALENT MANAGEMENT

  • Implement, drive and monitor the TM process
  • Report on Talent Management progress and Plans
  • Consolidate the Talent Maps into business specific talent plans
  • Consolidate the PDP’s – submit learning requirements to L&D

REWARDS AND REMUNERATION

  • Implement and monitor Rewards and Remuneration programme for business

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

  • Ensure accurate documentation is sent through to Payroll within agreed deadlines and follow-up on queries and outstanding issues
  • Ensure accurate submission of commissions/incentives for retail staff
  • Action all HR related administration timeously i.e. new engagements, terminations, employee movement processes and submit relevant documentation to payroll
  • Manage all employee insurance and benefits claims
  • Ensure proper filing, document management and good maintenance for all Retail & Head Office employees

RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING

  • Manage end to end recruitment process as per company recruitment procedure
  • Manage vacancies in line with blueprint, succession plans and external talent maps; continuously building an active talent pool of high calibre candidates.
  • On boarding and inducting new staff

POLICY AND PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTATION AND PROJECTS

  • Ensure all new policies and procedures are implemented as per roll-out plans
  • Coach and train employees on policies and procedures
  • Support HR Team with ad-hoc projects and culture-driven initiatives as required
  • Actively drive usage of all online learning platforms

REPORTING

  • Manage and update vacancy reports
  • Manage and update IR reports
  • Compile monthly/quarterly/ad-hoc HR reports

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and business partners.
  • Travel to stores to provide on-site support to retail teams.
  • Work in collaboration with other Head Office departments to drive and execute overall people operational plan.

LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

  • Lead by example as a culture ambassador ensuring behaviour is aligned with the Company values.
  • Encourage, implement, and reinforce the company values and leadership principles with all stakeholders.
  • Ensure an open, motivated, and harmonious work environment.
  • Manage the performance of self, ensuring active participation and regular feedback to enable continuous improvement and achievement of individual development goals.
  • Partner with business to enable leaders to effectively lead, manage and develop their direct reports, encourage growth and job satisfaction, whilst delivering on company objectives by optimising both the individual, team and department performance.
  • Partner with business and develop solutions to influence, motivate and achieve high levels of commitment from team members, colleagues, internal and external associates in a variety of situations to create an optimal workplace environment. Invite input from each person and share ownership; empower others.

COMPETENCIES

  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Problem-solving and solution focused
  • Communication and networking
  • Commercial acumen
  • Working with people
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Planning and Organising
  • Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Coping with pressure and setbacks
  • Writing and reporting

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • HR diploma/degree
  • At least 3 years relevant experience (must have IR and recruitment experience)
  • Previous retail experience an advantage
  • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license – Must be willing to travel
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint

LOCATION

Cape Town

 

JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Python developer who is analytical, creates fast and user-friendly web applications, and can deliver effective results. An ideal candidate should be able to create applications using Python and Django frameworks and write organized and reliable code for the back-end and front-end. To succeed in this position, you must possess exceptional problem-solving abilities and be capable of working independently.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and maintain web applications using Python and Django, with a primary focus on data science.
  • Architect and optimize back-end logic and workflows for web applications.
  • Implement and integrate front-end elements with back-end services.
  • Ensure the codebase is clean, efficient, and well-documented in line with industry standards.
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
  • Collaborate on the development and integration of APIs for smooth data flow between systems.
  • Contribute to team development through code reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in Python, Django, web technologies, and data science.
  • Support the integration of web solutions with Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience as a Python Developer, with a strong emphasis on Django.
  • In-depth knowledge of Python programming and the Django ecosystem.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
  • Proficient in designing and managing data structures within MSSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Bootstrap experience is a plus).
  • Strong experience with Git and other version control systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently or collaboratively within a team.
  • Effective communication skills with a collaborative approach. 

Preferred (not required):

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure.
  • Integration of Microsoft Active Directory for secure user authentication.
  • Knowledge of Docker or other containerization tools in a Microsoft-based environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and processes.
  • Expertise in Python libraries for AI/ML.
  • Understanding of Data Lake architecture.
  • Experience working with Syspro database structures and business objects.

LOCATION

Cape Town

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The core purpose of the Finance Manager is to manage the full finance function of the business unit by providing excellent service to stakeholders and ensuring that there are sound financial controls in place, pro-active risk management and to provide accurate, reliable and trusted information/financial reporting to the business to enable sound business decisions.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget and Financial Management

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure that all financial reports are collated timeously and accurately
  • Analyse financial data, project future trends to prepare financial forecasts and conduct reviews and reconciliations continuously to evaluate possible risk.
  • Manage and report on the working capital and cash of the business to ensure that cash is optimized in the business
  • Ensure a robust control environment around the finances of the business unit, with the regular reconciliation of accounting records
  • Lead the overhead and cost control of the business unit
  • Ensure that all deliverables are prepared accurately, and all deadlines are adhered to for the annual company audit
  • Facilitate annual budget process by providing guidelines, evaluating feedback from business and presenting reports and strategic initiatives to executive management
  • Apply financial tools to prepare budgets in line with the business plan to achieve business objectives. Evaluate and take corrective action where required.
  • Conduct financial feasibility studies on new business opportunities with existing brands, new brands, new channels, new markets or new openings
  • Project management of special projects including setting objectives, deadlines, financial models, implementation & follow through

Process Improvement and Efficiency

  • Benchmark financial key performance areas and business processes against Group standards and industry best practices.
  • Continuously challenge the status quo to ensure business sustainability.
  • Identify and report on trends and out of line situations to establish and recommend business resolution based on analysis and evaluation.
  • Keep abreast of current and new changes within the finance industry to ensure compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to the required corporate governance standards and contribute to the development, update and implementation of policies and procedures where required.

Business Solution Generation

  • Advise and recommend business solutions based on appropriate analysis and evaluation.
  • Provide professional financial support to the business in terms of project viability, insightful financial reporting, internal advice and implementation of sound financial policies
  • Optimize performance through the implementation of best operating practices within financial accounting areas of control.
  • Highlight relevant out of line situations – initiate actions and recommend corrective action to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Facilitate recommendations/suggestions on business development initiatives and ensure alignment to business needs (current and future)

Business Relationship Management and Networking

  • Recommend and advise stakeholders on best practice and Group Finance methodologies.
  • Optimize the business operations effectiveness by partnering with the business and the various Outsource Clients.
  • Identify retail related opportunities based on appropriate analysis and evaluation and advise or recommend relevant solutions.

Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Planning and Organising
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Problem Solving
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

 

Requirements/qualifications

  • Accounting Degree or equivalent required
  • Registrations to recognised professional body would be advantageous
  • Minimum 5-year staff management experience
  • Working experience on MS Office required
  • Previous knowledge working on Syspro would be advantageous

 

Job: Finance

Primary Location: Cape Town

LOCATION

Cape Town

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide commercial direction and leadership to the business to ensure maximum sales of the Inland region through focus on business drivers, including customer service, achievement of sell out and wholesale numbers, implementation of Brand standards in the retailer landscape, team leadership and performance of the Inland sales team.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Management

  • Monitor Region’s performance vs. budgeted numbers (compare retailer by store vs. national picture).
  • Analyse and evaluate the Regional actual sales results against the set target for the relevant period; ensuring that appropriate actions are in place to drive sell-out with the team.
  • Analyse areas of underperformance and initiate the appropriate intervention for corrective action to minimize future negative sales impact.
  • Partner with marketing to ensure tools are provided to drive sell-out and build the brand – ensure optimum usage of trade marketing tools with the sales team.
  • Ensure that instore execution reflects the brands positioning and expectation of the business.
  • Execute launch and promotional activations and plans to ensure: Targets, profits and positions are achieved across the business.
  • Agree training plan with Training Managers, monitor and feedback training needs.
  • Anticipate and address obstacles that hinder maximum sales generation.
  • Communicate performance results to the National Commercial Sales Manager.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure that all necessary scorecards, policies, procedures, and processes are in place and adhered to.
  • Identify and implement new ideas to drive sales.
  • Work together with the National Commercial Sales Manager and Marketing Team, to build the Brand and develop regional sell-out strategies.
  • Identify problem stores, high performance stores top down – ensure appropriate actions plans to drive sales.
  • Collaborate with RDMs and formulate strategies to prioritize and grow nonperforming stores.
  • Collaborate with support functions e.g., marketing, events, training, HR, to ensure support and strategies are in place to drive sell-out and build a high performance team.
  • Ensure submission of monthly commission reports to all retailers and internal stakeholders timeously.

Customer Service Delivery:

  • Manage the implementation of the company’s customer service to our retailer partners.
  • Ensure proactive resolution of and take immediate corrective action on out-of-stock-lines in the trade.
  • Manage correct implementation of merchandising and planogram guidelines.
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of stock in stores to ensure maximum sales potential.
  • Ensure correct and timeous implementation of launches, promotions, and replenishment.
  • Ensure correct usage and ROI of promoter pool with service providers to maximise potential within the retail environment.
  • Create and implement plans consistent with business objectives.

People Management

  • Encourage, implement, and reinforce the company values and leadership principles.
  • Ensure an open, motivated, and harmonious work environment.
  • Manage the performance of self and all direct reports (formally and informally), ensuring that regular feedback is given/received, coaching, and mentoring on performance is given/received, to enable continuous improvement.
  • Be actively involved in individual development plans, develop such plans for all direct reports and ensure that the agreed development interventions are delivered.
  • Ensure that KPIs are conducted on all staff to identify the appropriate performance management requirements.
  • Monitor, analyze and manage RDM expenses.
  • Guide and support RDMs in driving their required growth via implementation and regular review of the area business plans.

Market/Region Intelligence

  • Conduct regular environmental scans of competitor activities (price, product, layouts, and promotions).
  • Ensure monthly communications to highlight trends and opportunities in the region.
  • Manage and implement best practices to continuously improve performance in the region.
  • Provide competitor feedback to Marketing department to ensure relevant insights to development of marketing strategies and activities.

Merchandise Management

  • Conduct regular analysis and interpretation of stock management to manage the region’s performance.
  • Communicate with National Commercial Sales Manager on stock issues e.g., out of stocks, overstocks.
  • Ensure data integrity through effective stock control.
  • Oversee new door opening and closing process.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

  • Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders to achieve overall brand/business objectives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with our key retailers to ensure our respective brands are deemed integral to their business, so as to maximise brand growth, support and exposure in their stores.
  • Guide the sales team to work in partnership with all other departments to ensure the smooth day to day running of both the brands and the business as a whole, through regular and relevant communication
  • Ensure that brands gain the maximum support across all retailers in terms of distribution strategy (being in the right doors), space, location, visibility, stock support and marketing support
  • Drive this skill with direct reports in order to achieve best opportunities with customers

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Leading and Supervising
  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Planning and Organising
  • Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Adapting and responding to change
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
  • Persuading and Influencing

 

Technical Skills:

  • Business acumen
  • Coaching and developing others
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sales and stock management
  • Conflict management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Change management
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent Excel skills.
  • Be analytical and be able to analyse data with view of improving productivity as well as looking for opportunities to drive sales.

 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Matric certificate, preferably with a Business or Marketing or related degree/diploma

5 years Cosmetics and/or Retail operations experience

Proven track record of sales achievement and leadership

Excellent leadership skills

5 years relevant experience

Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Valid driver’s license

Must have own vehicle

 

Primary Location: Cape Town, however travel is required.

LOCATION

Cape Town

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To develop the brand strategies in South Africa and optimise the A&P investment tools, ensuring a 360̊ approach to all marketing strategies, ultimately growing market share, brand desirability and image in South Africa.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Performance

  • Formulation of brand strategy and long-term growth plans to drive market share growth.
  • Establishment of brand activities (trade marketing, media, new launches etc.) to drive market share growth.
  • Be a custodian of the brand image in SA and must maintain brand equity and brand integrity at all times.
  • Develop, communicate, and share the marketing vision within the organization to ensure the strategy is executed impeccably and timeously in the market.
  • Analysis of brand strategy and performance and effect changes as needed.
  • Using historical performance, accurately set and achieve annual wholesale budgets for the brands and formulate plans to drive sell-out and alleviate any sales deficits.
  • Effectively set global sell out targets for the brands with the sales team.
  • Effective adaption of global strategies to suit the SA market and to meet the retailer’s expectations.
  • Effective and regular business reviews to ascertain challenges and opportunities.
  • Together with Marketing Manager, monitor retail prices in the market to ensure the brand remains competitive, while at the same time monitoring brand ex works and forex trends and formulating strategies to manage pricing effectively.
  • Together with the sales team, manage distribution and review to ensure that the brand follows international guidelines and strategy, at the same time ensuring that doors deliver ROI by reaching minimum turnover levels.
  • Inventory management to ensure brand stock levels in house meet both the brand and organisational requirements, including accurate promotional forecasting.
  • Brand reporting

 

Stakeholder engagement and management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure full support of the brand in the market
  • Work with all stakeholders to gain maximum exposure for the brand
  • Co-ordination and implementation of PR activity

 

Budget and Financial Management

  • Management of marketing budget
  • Management and analysis of A&P spend to ensure effective usage thereof and ensuring a ROI and brand profitability
  • Ensuring achievement of wholesale budgets across all retailers
  • Ensuring market share growth across all retailers

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Working with People
  • Writing and Reporting
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Planning and Organising
  • Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Adapting and responding to change
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks
  • Analysing
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

 

SKILLS

  • Strong understanding of Brand management & Marketing concepts
  • Willing and able to work on both strategy and operational subjects
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactivity, adaptability & flexibility
  • Multitasking
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Business acumen

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Business/Marketing degree

5 years relevant experience in the cosmetics industry

Must have experience in building make-up and skincare brands

 

Prestige Cosmetics Group is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to diversity.

LOCATION

Johannesburg – Mall of Africa

 

The Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Bvlgari, La Prairie, and Dolce & Gabbana to name a few. The Prestige Cosmetics Group epitomizes luxury, dynamism, sophistication and excellence and is offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join the Johannesburg team as a Counter Manager for Chanel in Sandton City Mall.

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Drive sales, motivate, train, and coach the sales team, ensure that standards are maintained, build brand and maintain brand image/awareness.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVE COUNTER SALES TARGETS

  • Set targets for self and team
  • Drive achievement of sales targets for team (weekly and monthly)
  • Achieve own sales target
  • Event planning identified, arranged and co-ordinated within store to drive sales targets (2 events per month)
  • Increase Ranking in store
  • Monitor monthly performance axes split/slow lines and determine suitable actions to address problems
  • Achieve a minimum IPT of 2.5
  • Drive brand incentives to achieve targets

 

BRAND MANAGEMENT

  • Increase brand awareness and image through ensuring adherence to grooming and uniform guidelines
  • Ensure that the team members maintain counter hygiene according to brand standards at all times
  • Merchandising of stock according to merchandising guidelines
  • Submit competitor analysis reports to RDM

 

STOCK MANAGEMENT & MERCHANDISING

  • Identify and plan stock and tester need for the month and ensure orders are placed timeously and follow up the receipt thereof
  • Identify and plan supplies and counter tools for counter for the month and ensure orders are placed timeously
  • Submit stock management sheets to RDM monthly/weekly
  • Know your stock versus tester ratio to ensure that you merchandise and sell accordingly.
  • Identify maintenance issues and snags and ensure these are resolved

 

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Ensure client experience standards are upheld and reinforced
  • Build in-store relationships with all levels of store management
  • CRM Management – oversee and ensure the maintenance of the CRM cards to retain customers and ensure regular contact with VIP clients
  • Oversee BC’s communication to customers to ensure recruitment and retention
  • Drive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)
  • Manage in store customer complaints or concerns
  • Provide feedback to RDM’s regarding any customer issues or feedback within 24 hours

 

ADMINISTRATION

  • Daily, weekly, monthly sales tracking sheets completed and submitted to RDM
  • Weekly and Monthly top 5 competitors submitted to RDM
  • Analyse sales and competitor reports to identify trends and sales opportunities
  • Counter schedules set to meet staffing needs
  • Manage leave applications
  • Submit claim forms for overtime, night work (holidays etc.)
  • Counter checklist submitted weekly to RDM
  • Submit counter event report including photographs to RDM

 

TEAM/STAFF MANAGEMENT

  • Assist the RDM in the recruitment of new team members
  • Induct new staff members
  • Identify training needs for team members
  • Coach, train and oversee the development of team members
  • Attend classroom training and ensure that staff apply this ongoing learning on counter
  • Submit role play and coaching tracking forms monthly to RDM
  • Oversee and drive a healthy team moral and culture
  • Manage conflict on counter
  • Ensure sufficient staffing requirements
  • Manage daily team/people issues (absenteeism, leave, time keeping)
  • Conduct weekly team meetings for on-going communication
  • Conduct weekly EMTs in store to ensure key focus areas are addressed and standards are maintained. Maintain records of all EMTs and report back to RDM monthly. Monitor impact of EMTs on counter.
  • Formally review job performance for all employees quarterly and annually and maintains written records of such meetings
  • Conduct monthly one on ones with sales team to address performance (good and poor) in a formal meeting and submit a written report to RDM
  • Conduct monthly one on ones with Make Up artist in order to ensure efficient management of the makeup axis and submit a written report to RDM and Training Manager

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Leading and Supervising
  • 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 retail and cosmetics experience

Previous in store Counter Manager experience

Certificate in Beauty/Make-Up is advantageous

LOCATION

Johannesburg

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership, strategy development and execution of brand plans together with the Chanel team to maximise growth, brand equity, market share and profitability to meet organizational and brand principal objectives.

DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Strategic Training Implementation
    • Formulate divisional brand strategies and growth plans to develop each brand in line with global strategies and deliver on the business objectives set to maximize growth, brand equity and brand profitability.
    • Direct, review and strategically drive 3-year brand strategies for approval by brand principal.
    • Implement global brand strategies that are relevant in the local market, always aligned to the brand positioning, where appropriate challenge the marketing team and brand principals to ensure relevance to South African market.
    • Conceptualize and implement new brand strategies for new launches .
    • Formulate distribution and retailer strategies.
    • Ensure brand strategies align with retailer strategies to maximize growth potential .
    • Formulate distribution and retailer strategies aligned to the brand objectives .
    • Review, challenge and approve strategies and business plans for the division as prepared by the teams.
    • Develop customer strategies aligned to the brand.
    • Develop and execute customer strategy aligned to the changing South African market .
    • Challenge the marketing and sales team to think 3 years out in brand sales and strategy development.
    • Alignment of annual wholesale and sell-out forecast & budgets for the brand (push/pull strategy).
    • Ownership of the brand performance and development in the market for wholesale, retail and market share growth.
  2. Stakeholder Engagement and Management
    • Develop and maintain key relationships with our respective brand principals, including negotiations.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with all retailers to ensure maximum brand growth.
    • Ensure maximum support is given to our brands in terms of distribution, promotional and marketing support.
    • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and business partners to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
    • Work in collaboration with all Head Office departments to drive and execute overall business plans.
  3. Budget and Financial Management
    • Manage the divisional P&L to ensure delivery of budgeted brand contribution.
    • Manage standalone boutique (retail) P&L’s with Sales team to ensure financial delivery.
    • Review, challenge and approve the sales (wholesale and retail), sell out objectives and A&P budgets for the division as prepared by the teams (Sales and Marketing).
    • Management of brand contractual obligations.
    • Manage and control the profitability matrix of a brand; including but not limited to pricing, co-efficient, margin, ex works, stock days.
    • Ensure A&P budgets align to brand strategies to maximize growth potential.
    • Review, challenge and approve A&P budget for the division as prepared by the teams .
    • Continuous management and risk mitigation of division to ensure financial delivery .
  4. New Business Development
    • Research and identify new opportunities for growth.
    • Develop sustainable business plans that offer long-term growth and ROI.
  5. Market Intelligence Analysis and Reporting
    • In-depth understanding and assessment of competitors, customer, retail and market trends to identify, maintain and elevate the brand’s position within the market place.
    • Adopt strategies accordingly to remain relevant to the shifting dynamics of the market .
    • Analyse, interpret and report on sales/stock data (relevant data), both sell in and sell out to inform key decisions.
  6. Team Leadership
    • Lead the Chanel team to work in partnership with all stakeholders (internal and external) for effective and successful management of the business.
    • Lead the team to develop, execute and deliver on all business strategies and market growth.
    • Build a high-performance team culture through effective performance management, individual development, and reward and recognition mechanisms resulting in growth, retention of performers and job satisfaction.
    • Develop and implement systems and processes that drive productivity and efficiencies within the team.

COMPETENCIES

  • Formulating strategies and concepts
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • Leading and supervising
  • Adapting and Responding to Change
  • Persuading and influencing
  • Analysing
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Must be commercially astute

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 5 years’ relevant executive management, brand, retail and leadership experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications
  • Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
  • Luxury brands/cosmetics industry experience are advantageous
  • Must have experience in distribution and retail
  • Must have own car
  • Must be willing to travel locally and internationally

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