Beauty Trading Manager - KwaZulu-Natal

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

Location : Durban

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

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

Minimum Requirements

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