Cosmetics Manager - Artem, Sea Point

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Cosmetics Manager at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, specifically for their store located in Artem, Sea Point. The primary responsibility involves managing the cosmetic and beauty categories within the store, ensuring effective promotion and selling of products through consistent customer service, and making sure staff are available to assist customers. **What you will do** * Manage the cosmetic and beauty categories within the store. * Oversee effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service. * Ensure staff are on the floor to assist customers. * Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with Dis-Chem policies, procedures, and retail working. * Ensure Cosmetic Consultants are allocated to the right and relevant cosmetic and beauty sections. * Ensure staff receive relevant training, and manage and encourage feedback. * Ensure the store is adequately staffed at all times. * Be accountable and manage stock control through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chem’s warehouse and suppliers. * Manage and address customer compliments and complaints. * Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to the Store Manager or Regional Cosmetic Manager. * Maintain merchandising and displays to ensure a high standard of cleanliness within the department. * Ensure monthly promotions are carried out to achieve department targets. * Keep up to date with in-depth knowledge regarding products, brands, and the industry. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **Minimum Requirements: Essential** * Grade 12 / Matric * A minimum of 3 years’ cosmetics or beauty experience within a retail environment * Previous supervision and/management of a staff complement of around 7 * Computer literate – MS Office * Willing and able to work retail hours **Minimum Requirements: Advantageous** * SAP experience * Qlikview experience **Competencies: Essential** * Strong command of the English Language written and oral * Be a team player * Provide excellent customer service * Understand stock reports and sales target and commission calculations **Competencies: Advantageous** * Training, development, and performance management of staff * Bilingual **Special Conditions of Employment** * Willing and able to work retail hours * Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport * South African citizen * Clear credit and criminal records **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a South African citizen with a Grade 12/Matric qualification, possessing at least 3 years of cosmetics or beauty experience in a retail setting, including prior supervision or management of approximately 7 staff members. They must be computer literate (MS Office), able to work retail hours, and possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transport. Essential traits include strong English communication skills, a team-oriented approach, excellent customer service abilities, and an understanding of stock reports, sales targets, and commission calculations. A clear credit and criminal record is also required. **Deadline** 13 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/cosmetics-manager-artem-sea-point-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Customer service
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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