Job Description:
To be involved with organizing and facilitating all requirements for the store with regards to managing in store promotions & events that require necessary coverage from an advertising perspective with local press, media and radio campaigns. Along with general in store PR duties as set out by yourself and the branch manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driver’s license and own vehicle
- Excellent Communication skills,
- Vibrant
- Experience with the media
- Experience in organizing events and functions
- Able to work within a team
- Able to generate sales for the branch
- Must be able to promote Hirsch’s and do sales
- Must be prepared to work a minimum of two Saturday’s a month until 1 pm
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 / Matric
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in a same or similar role
Benefits (Applicable once permanently employed)
- Employer to contribute 3% of basic salary towards Liberty provident fund.
- Medical insurance (Momentum) subsidized by Hirsch’s.
- 40% Employer contribution to Discovery Medical Aid after 12 months of employment.
- SPIVS (if requirements are met).
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Build and develop the business database for the business
- Maintain and co-ordinate all communicative measures on behalf of the business
- Direct and organise sales staff on their promotional activities and in store specials Set up agenda’s for them and guide them with literature to assist their promotion- such as hourly programs for them to work from on promo days.
- Liaise with media companies (print and radio and television broadcasting) after consultation and approval by the Public Relations & Communications Consultant on any publications, national and local.
- To find ways of making the Branch more visible to the public in any way possible
- Assist and work closely with the advertising department ensuring the right company profile and promotion is advertised in line with the company of brand identity
- Assist with the procurement/buying process for any promotional activity or event.
- Attend all future business development functions of interest in the area, such as new malls, new residential estates etc.
- Manage monthly reports effectively
Other Requirements:
- Friendly and professional
- Accurate – high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Vibrant / dynamic / responsible
- Self-motivated
- People / Customer orientated
- Quality orientated
- Ability to plan and organize
- Time Management / punctual and energetic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must be willing to work retail hours
