We're on the lookout for a Cellular Buying Coordinator to provide effective and accurate administrative and general assistance to the Cellular Account Managers/s in their respective key responsibility areas to achieve the SBU's sales and profit objectives.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Buying Process Administration Build and manage the product roadmap info deck Administrative support with style creation and style templates, deals and price adjustments Manage the update of all Cellular products for e-commerce Attribute Card Management 2. Reporting and Analysis Reporting on and management of markdown support Monthly invoicing and reporting on marketing recoveries Competitor and Assortment Analysis 3. Procurement and distribution of dummy handsets Source and manage the process of dummy phone procurement for risk purposes4. Marketing Support Manage the creative approval process with mobile network operators Make recommendations on future deals, products and promotions 5. Communication and general assistance to Cellular Account Manager/s Formulate trusting partnerships with key stakeholders Communicate and follow up effectively with all relevant internal and external Customers/role players/key relationships Continuously assist and support the Account Management team Weekly feedback Experience and Skills Required:
Essential: Previous experience (preferably 2 years) in a Coordinator role within a retail/buying environment Previous experience (preferably 2 years) in an administrative role Preferred:
Merchant skills and a sound commercial mentality Be Technology proficient in Cellular or Electronics industry Strong administrative and organizational skills Sound ability to work with and analyze numerical data Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers The ability to: work well under pressure and under tight deadlines. Prioritizes relevant information into an actionable plan. Passionate about keeping up to date with the latest technology trends for product development Understand and interpret trends relevant to customer profile Qualifications Required: Essential: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate Preferred: A relevant qualification in Retail, Administration, Marketing or a related fieldJob Related Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of SA's value retail market, customers and competitors A practical grasp of Cellular or Electronics landscape, would be advantageous. Relevant product knowledge with regards to technology would be advantageous An understanding of retail cycle and buying processes
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