Mr Price Vacancies

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Trainee Buyer Mr Price Group

Job Learning (Trade & Commercial Acumen):

Apply learnt knowledge & skills by demonstrating awareness of the factors which could influence the way we perform in current trade, & manage opportunities & risks accordingly, considering the impact of competitors on our business.               

Sample Management:

Manage the departments samples in regard to our process from Fits, through to pre-production samples (PPS’s) ensuring an accurate record of each is kept, and stored for future reference. Overseas samples require tagging post trip and storage for use in Strategies, reviews and assortment building processes.

Job Learning (Seasonal Strategy):

Learn to create a seasonal strategy in collaboration with planning in order to plan the product assortment, spend allocation, supplier plan and marketing focus for the season, to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.

Job Learning (Assortment Building):

Learn to prepare and present a well-considered product assortment according to the seasonal strategy.

Booking:

Ensure orders are captured on the system in time to ensure our buying critical path process is adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS

A completed Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields 

·       Fashion Design 

·       Clothing Management

·       Consumer Science

·       Clothing Production

·       Textiles

✔         Experience in the  Manufacturing industry is advantageous

✔         Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fibres & quality.

✔         Mathematical, Negotiation & presentation skills.

Human Resource Graduate Programme Mr Price Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Mr Price Group is hosting a graduate programme in Human Resources. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

What is it about?

HR graduates will embark on a dynamic 12-month Human Resource development program in our high-paced environment, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build essential HR skills, and explore diverse career paths. Through on-the-job learning and mentorship, you’ll contribute to real-world HR projects while developing a foundation in business and retail operations. This program will accelerate your HR career and equip you with the skills to succeed as an HR professional.

Where is it based?

Mr Price Group Head Quarters in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. 

QUALIFICATIONS

✔A completed Undergraduate or Postgraduate  qualification in one of the following fields of study BCom Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management

✔You are not presently registered on any other program/studies and have not been employed permanently with the same employer for more than a year.

✔You are available for the duration of the 12-month contract period (1 October ‘24 – 30 Sept ’25)

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong potential in the following areas

• Business partnering 

• Building networks

• A Passion or interest in the world of Retail

• Digital savviness

• Curious 

• A critical thinker

• Agile 

• Innovative 

• Resilient 

• Determination 

• A Self-starter 

Brand Visual Merchandiser Mr Price Sport

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Purpose of this role is to grow market share and maximize sales through the development of seasonal VM initiatives which supports the VM strategy and take ownership of the brand to create a world-class shopping experience. Formulate and draw store floor plans to create an appealing environment for the customers which optimizes space for sales.      

RESPONSIBILITIES

  Merchandise Layouts & Presentations:

• Development and execution of merchandise layout and presentation within stores in support of both merchant and marketing strategies that are aligned to the Visual Merchandise strategy to drive sales growth.

Monthly Store Communication:

• Develop and enforce monthly communication guides relevant to each brand and sub category to ensure 100% execution of Visual Merchandise strategy and monthly merchant plan to ensure consistency amongst stores.                 

 Effective Planning & Implementation

• Ensuring successful implementation of seasonal strategies through effective & efficient planning of all brand communications, store visits, store openings, training, research and Visual Merchandise projects seasonally, monthly, weekly and daily.             

 Creation & Development of Floor Plans

• Create and draw floor plans and planograms from the start under the guidance and direction of your line manager for the stores.
• Assist with creating visual aids, on Illustrator, to support floor plans.
• Support the development of in-bay product presentation that simplifies the customer’s shopping experience while maintaining store operating requirements.

 Identify and Analyze Space

• Determine size and configuration of all necessary categories, product display and display fixtures to ensure the accuracy of planning.
• Identify potential space or planogram issues and provide recommended solutions.

 Updating Floor Plans

• Collaborate with Store Design, Procurement and Projects Managers to ensure store plans are prepared and ready for new stores openings.
• Ensure that all floor plans are completed, including marketing.
• Update floor plans when needed or requested by Operations Managers.                       

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Diploma: Graphic Design / Visual Merchandising or Fashion/Interior Design qualification.
• 3+ Years’ experience in Visual Merchandising (including development of floor plans)
  
• Adobe Suite.
• Merchandise cycle
• Understanding of Business Processes, Business Acumen, general retail/operations

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All the best with your applications.