Mariette G.

Experience

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  Franchise - Level one digital communications T/A Verimark Direct

  Dec 1995 - Dec 2005

  Operations Manager

  Day to day operation of 5 Verimark Franchise outlets- Administrative functions (i.e. Banking, cashing up, completing of worksheets)- Operating point of sale systems (Osiris symphony)- Stock takes (weekly and monthly)- Merchandising of outlets- Motivating sales and sales targets- Personal sales- Sales training and “wet demonstrations”- Ordering of stock from a central distribution centre (Syspro)- Goods receiving and returns to supplier- Inter branch transfers- Motivation of sales staff- Staff schedules- Customer queries- Attending corporate sales training sessions- Planning and monitoring of sales targets- Assisting franchise owner with basic business functions- Home demonstrations on selective products Show less

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  Verimark (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 2005 - Oct 2015

  Franchise Area Manager

  Day to day operarional management of Verimark Direct outlets in Western Cape region -Franchise outlets, responsibilities as follow:Financial reporting on BudgetsIncome and ExpendituresLiaising with franchise owners on a daily basisImplementing company standardsNew business development ie site location, mall flow analyses, liasing with centre manager/leasing agentsProject management on new storesMerchandisingTurn key operationsPromotions - set up and implementationI also manage 15 company owned outlets and responsibilities include:Compiling stock ordersCompile and manage work schedulesCommission structures and paymentsmanagement of staff (full time and casual)Compile income and expenditure as per franchise modelCompile income and expenditure as per company modelPetty cash reconsSales reconsSalary recons and sign offsCash control (deposits, shortages etc)Control of sales in conjunction with Finance and Logistics departmentsWeekly cycle counts, Bi- Annual and Annual stock takesImplementing of company policies and proceduresStaff recruitment and trainingImplementing disciplinary action (also CCMA level) Show less

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  Toy Kingdom Pty (Ltd)

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2018

  Regional Operations Manager

  Supporting Retail Operations DirectorSales Management and Strategy implementationControlling and implementation of Operational policies and proceduresCoaching and Development of staffProject management/ New store roll outs

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  Truworths

  Aug 2018 - now

  Area Manager - Retail Operations at Truworths