Experience

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  Hi-Tec Sports International

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Apparel Product & Sales Manager

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

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  Sportsmans Warehouse

  • South Africa
  • Retail
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Designate Apparel Merchandise Manager

    • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

    Influence, execution and evolution of the apparel merchandise strategy• Range development and management. Travel frequently (locally and internationally) to ensure we on top of trends and to identify issues in stores• Sourcing and supplier management, from concept to delivery.• Budgeting and forecasting on annual basis. Responsible for R220million turnover.• Overall management of stock, discounts and profitability. Involved in monthly planning meeting to sign off the monthly deliveries, sales projections, margin and promotional plan.• Management and control of OTB. Ensuring that range presentations are in line with our budget and overall apparel strategy• Total involvement in above the line, in-store and digital marketing and launching of all products• Management and development of merchandise team. Responsible for diverse team, from trainee buyers to experienced buyers and senior planners as well as distributors.• Store merchandising and presentation.

  • Apparel Buyer

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

    • Manage key apparel categories in-line with company strategy for development and growth• Responsible for approximately R120million turnover• Selecting of branded product, ensuring a well-balanced assortment of international brands within our doors to meet our customer needs• Overseas travel to analyse trends and get input on colour and fabric inspiration to incorporate into ranges to suit the SA market• High input of design, sourcing, development, and successful implementation of private label products• Trend forecast and design direction for First Ascent and Capestorm• Ensure optimized profitability by ensuring knowledge of consumer needs, competitive offering and strong negotiation skills• Determine selling prices of products based on target profit margins• Visual Merchandising guide for stores• Bi-annual range presentations to ensure technical knowledge is passed onto end-user• Hands-on beginning to end involvement in all technical end-use products, therefore I offer extensive knowledge in technical fabrications and technologies used for end user in sporting activities.

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  Naartjie Kids Clothing

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Design Team Coordinator (Girlswear, Boyswear and Layette)

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2010
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Sourcing all trims and fabrics for Girlswear, Boyswear and Layette designers • Costing of all garments, from initial pre-cost to final tech pack costing for production• Liase with international vendor on imported product (product that was too technical to be sourced locally)• Liase with vendors on rotary prints (from sampling, labdips, strike offs, to bulk print)• Liase with local vendors for all outwork of garments (embroideries / screen prints / appliques / special applications)• Liase with dye house on overdye and special fabric treatments / finishes

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  Harrods

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Senior Sales Advisor

    • Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsibilities:• Opening and closing store • Capturing daily / weekly deliveries• Back of house daily and weekly admin (including payroll)• Daily and weekly store reports• Execution of visual merchandising procedure• Training of flexi staff• Stock replenishing, stock control, stock transfers• Dealing with customer queries• Exceptional customer service