Online Merchant - Jewellery (6 Months Maternity Cover)

TFG (The Foschini Group) is a South African fashion lifestyle retailer & comprises of 22 fashion forward brands. Our range includes some of the leading fashion, home wear, sportswear, cellular and jewellery brands in the country, as well as a host of innovative financial services. TFG comprises of the following 22 exciting retail brands; @home, @homelivingpace, American Swiss, Charles & Keith, Colette, DonnaClaire, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, The FIX, Foschini, G-star Raw, hi, Markham, Mat & May, Next, Phase Eight, SODA Bloc, sportscene, Sterns, Totalsports and Whistles.Responsibilities Effectively manages and drives projects (either identified by yourself or briefed by the business) from start to finish within allocated deadlines Liaises with relevant internal parties to ensure product content requirements and deadlines are met Maintains the Omni product catalogue ensuring that all relevant product information is accurate and up to date (grouping, naming, descriptions, attributes, images & websites taxonomy) Actively monitors stock levels on the websites and in the fulfilment centres, and works with the relevant teams to ensure that stock allocations are optimised (including IBTs, old & damaged stock) Displays attention to detail and performs regular quality assessments of the websites to ensure it meets its objectives, without errors & omissions Coordinates with OTM to research & recommendations on more innovative ways of operating Proposes practical solutions to challenges faced within projects Effectively co-ordinates and executes the roll-out of all relevant campaigns and promotions (including product catalogue updates such as widgets & taxonomy changes as well as collections) Assists in identifying content & campaign opportunities to move additional stock, offer promotions or assortments are improved and enhanced for the online customer Maintains high levels of internal service Continuously seeks ways of improving levels of service Ensures the brand image / identity is maintained during all interactions with internal & external customers Offers alternate solutions to challenges faced when assisting customer services teams Performs a key role in contributing to the online revenue targets of the brand in such a way that these meets/exceed targets as set each year Qualifications Business degree or related diploma 1-2 years working experience - ideally eCommerce retail High degree of numeracy and analytical skills, detailed, systematic and strategic approach to work Computer literacy and some experience of website CMS, POS and planning systems Skills: Comfortable with the use of and ability to learn new digital technologies Ability to understand web analytics, tracking and reporting Strong potential for business acumen and merchant thinking Good organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills Desire to develop a career in omni-channel retail or ecommerce Behaviours: Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth