30 Beauty Manager jobs in South Africa

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

Location: Centurion

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

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.

• 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.
• Analyze 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 the 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, 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 a relationship with the Beauty Trainer to execute WBeauty strategy to assist Beauty Managers and Consultants in driving the top-line.
• Identify and manage beauty catalogue threats/opportunities for all stores within the division and equip stores to manage stock levels.
• Support and provide feedback to the Sales Manager to ensure execution of model store, trading notes, successful store openings 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.

• 5 years beauty management retail experience with proven ability to motivate and lead a sales team.
• Relevant diploma/degree in marketing/selling and/or beauty management.
• A code 08 Driver’s Licence is essential for this position.
• Retail knowledge.
• A thorough knowledge of beauty brands and products.
• A strong understanding of the beauty process including the generation of customer loyalty and the achievement of customer growth and service levels.
• Training and coaching experience.
• Knowledge of store operations coupled with strong merchant skills.
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively.

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

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

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.

• 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.

• 5 years beauty management retail experience with proven ability to motivate and lead a sales team.
• Relevant diploma/degree in marketing/selling and/or beauty management.
• A code 08 Driver’s Licence is essential for this position.
• Retail knowledge.
• A thorough knowledge of beauty brands and products.
• A strong understanding of the beauty process including the generation of customer loyalty and the achievement of customer growth and service levels.
• Training and coaching experience.
• Knowledge of store operations coupled with strong merchant skills.
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively.

Listing reference: woolw_001063

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Stores and Inventory

Location: George, Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

MAIN PURPOSE: To attract and grow our customer base through a customer-facing or supportive role, thereby increasing market share, turnover, and profitability. To provide exceptional customer service by ensuring customer care and a world-class shopping experience, while minimizing risk and increasing profitability in your store.

1. Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
2. Recruit, select, manage, and develop people to meet competence requirements.
3. Participate in a team to ensure achievement of department and store goals.
4. Manage implementation and integration of new initiatives to achieve project goals.
5. Participate in general store operational duties.
6. Supervise and coach staff to meet competence requirements.
7. Job specific responsibilities as per Job Profile (dependent on position).

1. Passion for the Customer – establish lifelong relationships with our customers.
2. Passion for Retail and Selling.
3. ‘Living the Brand’: Personal leadership and attitude to work i.e. ‘the difference’ .
4. Proven team leadership skills.
5. Action and results-oriented.
6. Assertive and proactive.
7. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
8. Commercial acumen and numeracy.
9. Creative and innovative; keeps up to date on retail trends.

1. Grade 11 or NQF3 completed; Grade 12 will be advantageous.
2. Retail and/or Business Management Diploma would be advantageous.
3. 3-5 years of role experience as a Clothing Department Manager in Retail.
4. Retail experience highly advantageous.
5. Team Management would be advantageous.
6. Leadership and Management experience would be advantageous.
7. Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements.

Listing reference: click_019498

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 13 March 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

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

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.

• To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget and revenue for category.
• To negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.
• To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products lines.
• To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets.
• To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customer’s needs.
• To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability.
• To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
• To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity.
• To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.
• To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programme by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness.

• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Business Objectives and Strategies
• Business Processes
• Retail Management
• Market trends and competitor analysis
• Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms
• Financial planning and budgets

• Strong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Verbal and written communication
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Project management
• Training facilitation

• 4-6 years Category Management experience
• 2-3 years People Management experience
• Managing objectives
• Experience with local and global supplier networks

• B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential)

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.