Dis-Chem has been South Africa’s first choice in pharmacies since 1978, with our linked dispensaries, family clinics, non-pharmaceutical and comprehensive self-medication centres. Our Head Office is based in Midrand, Johannesburg and we have over 150 stores spread across Southern Africa. We employ over 18 000 full-time and part-time employees, where we give our employees training to ensure that they have the greatest possible support to do their work and develop themselves as individuals.
Job Title: Trainee Cosmetics Manager – Hemingways
Location: East London
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General, Retail
Reference: 70760
Vacancy Details
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Cosmetics Manager for their Hemingways store. The purpose of this position is to manage the Cosmetics and Beauty category within Dis-Chem stores. Effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service. Ensure staffs on floor assist customers.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
- 3 Years Cosmetics or Beauty Experience within Retail environment
Job Description:
- 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.
- Ensure that employees in the department adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
- Discipline and council employees in the department, with the Store Manager`s assistance, when needed.
- Perform general Human Resource duties, including but not limited to, administrating leave, sick leave, time schedule, and KRONOS.
- Ensure that Cosmetic Consultants are allocated to the correct and relevant cosmetic and beauty house.
- Employees in the department must receive relevant training.
- Manage and encourage feedback from training.
- Manage the employees in the department’s performance through the Dis-Chem Performance Management System.
- The store must be adequately staffed at all times and establish an appropriate work roster for employees in the department.
- Manage all in-store promoters according to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures.
- Inform the Payroll department of all employee changes, which includes but are not limited to terminations, leave, disciplinary action and employment.
- Inform Category Managers of all changes relating to cosmetic houses, maternity leave and resignations or terminations.
- All employees must wear uniform according to the Dis-Chem uniform policy.
- Ensure personal and subordinates hygiene and presentation according to Dis-Chem standards.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality concerning all company and customer information.
- Be accountable and manage stock control and/or flow through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chems Distribution Centre and suppliers.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s stock policies and procedures and don’t delegate ordering of stock to Cosmetic Consultants.
- Ensure that all Cosmetic and Beauty administration procedures are followed, including but not limited to weekly returns, sales records, and employee and promotion records.
- Be responsible and accountable for your designated stock in stock room and on the sales floor.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures, regarding stock and customer payments at the cosmetics cashier counter.
- Adhere to policies regarding store allocations from suppliers and Dis-Chem allocation for individual employees.
- Manage and deal with customer compliments and complaints.
- Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to the Store Manager or Regional Cosmetic Manager.
- Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service
- Investigate and solve all customer queries effectively and in time
- Promote problem solving within team to improve customer service
- Ensure that a Cosmetic Cashier and a Cosmetic Consultant is always visible in the Cosmetic Department.
- All beauty and fragrance related products including returns by customers should go through the Cosmetic Manager or the department`s second in charge when Cosmetic Manager is away.
- Report injury on duty and customer accidents to the Store Manager and Head Office according to standard operating procedures.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and ensure merchandise and displays are maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
- Manage merchandise by ensuring displays are presented in an attractive manner.
- All goods must be correctly priced and labelled.
- Adhere to stock layout principles, at all times.
- Merchandising displays in the cosmetic and beauty area must be faced up and stocked.
- Manage and ensure that the correct shelf price talkers are displayed.
- Maximise store income and achieve department, brand and vendor targets.
- Monthly promotions must be executed to maximise sales.
- Be accountable for all employees in the department (cosmetic, beauty and fragrances) and ensure they are aware of current beauty promotions and non-beauty promotions, which includes but are not limited to display’s and signage.
- Adhere to Head Office implementations.
- Keep updated with in-depth knowledge regarding products, brands and the retail industry.
- Ensure that the Cosmetic and Salon Department accurately book salon appointments.
Competencies
Essential:
- Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Trustworthy
- Honest
Special conditions of employment:
- South African Citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s licence and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
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Application Deadline: October 19 2023
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS 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.