We are Kids.
\nIf this sounds like you, please read on…
\nCotton On Kids is the number one destination for great value, fashion driven kids wear. From newborns up we have the everyday essentials and fashion to keep our kids looking great. We cater to mini fashionistas and the mini leaders of the pack, as little boys and girls leave our stores with the style and street cred to own the playground.
\nLive and Love Kids wear, join us.<\/p>\n
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POSITION PURPOSE:
\nYou must lead your team by making the customer and sales your focus. This requires that you train, motivate and coach your team and co-workers to get them to think commercially at all times while ensuring that fashion remains at the centre of everything we do. Product presentation, store windows, campaign implementation, trends and advertising must have a clear impact on sales figures and turnover of the store.<\/p>\n
Therefore, you not only have to have a great feel for the fashion we are displaying and selling, you also have to have an ironclad grip on sales figures, costs and objectives in order to plan your daily work.<\/p>\n
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE \/ BACKGROUND
\nMatric \/ Grade 12 \/ Equivalent
\nTertiary qualifications in Visual Merchandising or Fashion Current Legal eligibility to live and work in South Africa.
\nMinimum 2 years experience in Visual MerchandisingManagement experience in a similar role preferred, a leader of people, a team builder, organised and can organise activities of others, problem solver, motivated, goal focused, a planner
\nExperience working in a direct retail environment preferable
\nExcellent computer skills<\/p>\n
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OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
\nLoves to be in the thick of things
\nFast, flexible and thrives on change and challenge
\nQuick decision maker
\nAbility to work autonomously but also a team player
\nInnovative & creative
\nGreat interpersonal communication skills
\nExcellent organisational skills with the ability to delegate
\nCommercially focused
\nStrong personal fit with Cotton On\u2019s mission and values
\nStrong planning, coordinating and administration skills<\/p>\n
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
\nNational travel
\nOut of hours work at peak trading\/promotional times.
\nAvailable to work at head office.<\/p>\n
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From market start up to global brand, the Cotton On Group now has 9 brands, over 1,200 stores and more than 19,000 passionate people working in 16 countries around the globe. In twenty years we have become Australia’s largest value fashion brand. We foster innovation, new ideas and a fierce will to succeed.<\/p>\n
We make the most of today and always look to tomorrow for new and exciting opportunities. We get involved, roll up our sleeves and make things happen. It’s our shared belief that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch \u2013 from our backyard to the world.<\/p>\n
Central to this is our Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cotton On Group. Our people are our #1 Cotton On Foundation ambassadors \u2013 and all Cotton On Group team members generously and enthusiastically support and participate in all aspects of the Foundation.<\/p>\n
The story is far from over. The future is full of new opportunities and ideas. Careers that start here, can go anywhere.<\/p>\n
Primary Location South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town
\nOther Locations South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town, South Africa-Kwazulu-Natal-Westville
\nSchedule Full-time
\nEmployee Status Permanent<\/p>\n