Beauty Trading Manager

Woolworths; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Beauty Manager to maximize profits and support store operations. In this role, you will collaborate with Regional and Store Managers to set and achieve ambitious targets for beauty stores, ensuring alignment with the overall beauty strategy. Your expertise in retail and beauty management will be crucial as you motivate and develop Beauty Managers and consultants, drive sales, and enhance customer loyalty. If you are passionate about beauty products and have a knack for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of beauty management retail experience with proven leadership skills.
• Relevant diploma or degree in marketing or beauty management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit through reviews with Regional and Store Managers.
• Analyze customer and competitor activity to provide feedback to Head Office.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Motivation

Retail Knowledge

Communication Skills

Customer Loyalty Generation

Education

Diploma in Marketing

Degree in Beauty Management

Job description

Job category : Other : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location : Centurion

Contract : Permanent

EE position : No

Introduction: To maximize profit by supporting Regional and Store Managers and by developing Beauty Managers to ensure targets are met for Beauty Stores in line with the Beauty strategy.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Profit through monthly Regional and Store Manager reviews and Quarterly reviews with HO and DLT.
2. Participate in budgeting and expenses for the financial year to ensure division budgets are in line with Beauty targets.
3. Set, manage, communicate, execute, and consolidate stretch targets by region and by store for key promotions – Beauty Festival, Colour Festival, and Fragrance Fair.
4. Provide weekly Trade feedback to the Trading Manager.
5. Analyze and understand customer and competitor activity and provide weekly feedback to the Head Office Team and DLT.
6. Motivate, support, and influence all Beauty Stores within the division by respective region to achieve BP1 and Promotional Stretch targets through frequent interaction.
7. Develop strong relationships with DLT, Store Managers, Beauty Managers, Textile Managers, Suppliers, and Head Office to support achievement of BP1 target performance.
8. Conduct monthly Beauty Manager and Beauty Consultants meetings to drive sales, ensure execution of national, regional, and ad hoc events in Beauty stores as per seasonal strategy and execution of promotions for Brands and Private label products.
9. Develop and motivate the Beauty Managers' ability to become business unit Managers and influence store structure to support Beauty Manager.
10. Support and develop a relationship with the Beauty Trainer to execute WBeauty strategy to assist Beauty Managers and Consultants in driving the top-line.
11. Identify and manage beauty catalogue threats / opportunities for all stores within the division and equip stores to manage stock levels.
12. Support and provide feedback to the Sales Manager to ensure execution of model store, trading notes, successful store openings and revamps, new and existing brands, special occasions floor plans, and management of department floor plans / layouts and equipment.
13. Assist in the Entry and Exit of Brands.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 5 years beauty management retail experience with proven ability to motivate and lead a sales team.
2. Relevant diploma / degree in marketing / selling and / or beauty management.
3. A code 08 Driver's Licence is essential for this position.
4. Retail knowledge.
5. A thorough knowledge of beauty brands and products.
6. A strong understanding of the beauty process including the generation of customer loyalty and the achievement of customer growth and service levels.
7. Training and coaching experience.
8. Knowledge of store operations coupled with strong merchant skills.
9. Assertive and able to communicate effectively.