Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a their New Store in Pinelands. The purpose of the role is to manage the health division within the store, this entails stock control, working towards achieving sales targets, managing in-store promotions, implementing head office initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Minimum of 3 years’ retail and sales experience
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Minimum of 1-year experience in supervision/management of a staff complement of between 3 and 8 people
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Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
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Qualification within the health focus category
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Relevant experience in the vitamins, supplements and health food industry
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SAP experience
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Qlikview experience
Job Specification:
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Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with the Dis-Chem policies, procedures and retail working practices.
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Ensure implementation of Head office, Regional Manager and Regional Health Manager Strategy and initiatives.
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Manage staff member performance through the performance management system.
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Ensure the Health Division is adequately staffed at all times, and establish an appropriate work roster.
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Manage all in-store promoters for the department.
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Manage and address customer compliments and complaints.
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Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service.
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Maintain merchandising and displays, to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
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Ensure all goods are correctly priced and labelled.
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Working towards achieving department, vendor, brand, products and sales objectives.
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Ensure monthly promotions are implemented effectively to maximise its objectives.
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Maintain optimal stock levels through effective planning, monitoring and ordering of stock.
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Manage sales representatives and direct supplier orders.
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Ensure proper stock rotation to prevent the stock from expiring.
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Manage back shopping in the designated areas.
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Be accountable and manage stock control through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chem’s warehouse and suppliers.
Competencies
Essential:
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Product knowledge
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Management of staff and stock
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Sales and promotional management
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Good communication skills
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Financial skills
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Set up and interpret financial reports
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Customer service
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Honest and trustworthy
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Leadership
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
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Willing and able to work retail hours
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Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
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Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
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South African citizen
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Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
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Market-related salary
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Medical aid
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Provident fund
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Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
