Retail Portfolio

VM Profile

Retail ProfileContent:Objectives – Career Motivation

Projects – Two Oceans Marathon

Reporting Structures

Store Openings - Nike and Ackermans

Training – Seasonal Look / 7 Basic Principles / Retail Flow

VM ProfileMotivation

I have a proven proficiency when it comes to conceptualizing and implementing Sales targets/ Retail operations and strategic VM campaigns as well as excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external audiences. I have however in every task undertaking I always focus on the desired result in order to achieve execution of products and service delivery. I strive to derive value and excellence whist learning and increasing competence daily through my energetic, enthusiastic personality together with my passion for customer service & team performance. As a result I achieved the 2002 Employee of the year and 2005 VM Department of the year for the best service in the industry for NIKE SA, refer to letter from HR operations attached. I have worked in various roles within Sales/Retail over the last ten years and have progressed from being a specialist customer consultant to heading up all / retail activities and initiatives within South Africa. Excellent management, negotiation and motivational skills and use this to influence the team in order to achieve key performance objectives.

Objectives – Career Motivation

VM Profile

Accreditations and References

Retail Portfolio

NSO Store Openings Ackermans

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NSO Store Openings NikeSouth AfricaAfricaEurope

NikecemearetailStore Openings / Training

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Location

The Zone@RosebankThe Zone is located in the Central Northern area of Johannesburg and is the first of it’s kind in South Africa. Focusing on a young trendy market the mall has a lrage number of very fashionable boutiques with top end labels on sale.

Stats:•22 619 sqm GLA•51 Shops•Opened 2000•Foot count: 12,000,000 p/a (2003)•Anchors: Ster Kinekor (cinemas), Woolworths, Exclusive Books, CD Wherehouse.•Clothing Stores: Lee Cooper, Levis, Aca Joe.

Preparation

TrainingVarious elements of training were conducted the week prior to the opening. These elements are elaborated on below:

In addition to the above the staff and store woners also received training on the following areas:•Computer systems including Sales and Stock management•Diesel product and merchandising•Converse product and merchandising

The Store

Centre Background

Canal Walk boasts luxurious interiors and a crisp new feeling.

Understanding of Floor Plans

The Canal Walk Concept Store incorporated many firsts for South Africa, on this slide we see the first implementation of the Swoosh on the portal frame and a ‘mannequin catwalk’ in the entrance.

The Store

The Detail

Visual Merchandising

Visual Merchandising

Visual Merchandising

ThanksThe store staff, with us throughout the week prior to opening and invaluable in their assistance and eagerness.

The merchandising team whose hours of

overtime and hard work put the cherry on the top for our new store.

Retail Portfolio

Retail Training Ackermans and

NikeManagers and

Trainee ManagersIn-store VM Heads

Seasonal Look / Basic Principles

Training Covered Our Customer. VM Introduction and importance. Seasonal Look, implementation and

understanding. 7 Basic Principles. Customer Interaction. Theory and Practical Sessions. Driving VALUE into VM as key principle. Groups exercises. Outcome - Motivated and Passionate Phadimas. Training Assessments – all.

Theory Session

Floor walk after practical training

Groups Practical Sessions

Floor walk after practical training

Practical Workshops

Windows and POS Implementation

Trainee Managers Training

Managers Training – Vaal Triangle

Managers Training – Jhb South

Managers Training – West Rand

Seasonal Look Training

Managers Training – East Rand