Project Manager: Support

1 week ago


Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

Are you passionate about driving business growth and excelling in a fast-paced retail environment? We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic Operations Support Team at our Support Centre in Kuilsriver

In this role, you’ll monitor and analyse sales performance across divisions and stores, identifying key trading opportunities to enhance performance. You’ll be instrumental in optimizing product distribution, improving store presence, and shaping retailer-specific consumer marketing and education programs.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Sales & Performance Optimization**:

- Analyse sales trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Adjust layouts and hotspots based on performance insights.
- Collaborate with key departments (Ops, VM, Merchandise) to maximize trading density.
- Identify trading opportunities across store locations and SBUs.
- Implement stock balancing strategies and manage clearance store inventories.

**Cross-Functional Alignment**:

- Work closely with Buying, Planning, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of strategies.
- Communicate key product information and ensure timely execution of initiatives.

**Merchandise Project Execution**:

- Partner with CAD and Visual Merchandising teams to execute new projects.
- Oversee project implementations in collaboration with DSMs and GMs.
- Track stock performance, identify improvement areas, and manage bulk IBTs.
- Ensure project execution meets required specifications and timelines.

**What We’re Looking For**:
**Knowledge & Expertise**:

- Strong understanding of South Africa’s retail clothing market, customer behavior, and competitors.
- In-depth knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle, product buying, and attribution.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
- Ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
- High attention to detail with strong execution and time management skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Matric/Grade 12 Certificate.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management or Retail Management.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management, Marketing, or Operations within a Retail environment.
- 3+ years in retail planning (clothing) and exposure to retail operations.

**Advantageous**:

- Experience as an Operations Field Manager in retail.



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