GROW A GREAT CAREER WITH THE COMPANY THAT GROWS GREAT BRANDS! 

At Spitz, we are a leading force in premium footwear and apparel, offering world-class brands such as Carvela, Gianni Chiarini, Lacoste, Nina Roche, and Tosoni. With the addition of Carvela Donna & Bello body sprays and Verve by Kurt Geiger, we continue to elevate South African style, offering both luxury fashion and iconic fragrances. Our culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork fosters an environment where individual contributions are valued, and excellence is celebrated. If you’re passionate about fashion, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a lasting impact, Spitz offers the ideal opportunity to grow your career.

Why Join Spitz?

• Industry Leadership: Work with iconic brands like Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, and Stuart Weitzman.
• Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork and accountability, where every contribution matters.
• Innovation and Excellence: Thrive in a company focused on high standards and innovation.

• Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Retail Admin Controller to drive success at Spitz in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This purpose of the role is to provide guidance to store management on the efficient co-ordination and organization of administration processes, to ensure that the best value is provided to the business and to implement and maintain effective back offices processes across Spitz, Kurt Geiger, Gant, and Eden Park stores.

 Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Projects and Store Development Executive
• Direct Reports: None

Key Areas of Impact:

1. Service centric and support the business with timely accurate information which aids decision making, and timely service to stores.

• Adhoc coaching with store management/shift runner
• Attend to call logs within 3 days of receiving
• Submitting Admin report within 48 hours of completing the check                 
• Compare previous report and highlight repeat findings
• Stock take planning and complete stock takes on time accurately with little/no errors

2. Deliver Ops Admin KPI's

• Stock losses to be in line with each brand standard.
• Admin scores to be 90% and above across all brands.
• Exception reporting on out of line items to the Regional and/or Ops Exec.                       
• Complete 2 x CCTV Remote checks per month highlighting risk related issues and recommend ways to combat stock loss 

3. Identify areas of risk within the Retail store environment and highlight these to management, provide detailed analysis which could provide decision makers with alternate approaches

• Identify and report on risk related items that could negatively impact the company
• Complete the in-store Observation checklist highlighting any out of line issues
• Attend morning stock counts and identify out of line or suspicious/fictitious counts                         
• Confirmed factual accuracy of all issues and findings with recommendations to improve
• Evidence of (50 Spitz, 20 KG & GC) shoe pairing checked during admin check
• 2 x OHASA checks completed per annum per store on mobile app with action plan and photos

4. Focused cost reduction

• Interrogation of market related costs and current "best prices" available for flights, accommodation, meals, petrol card and other
• Submission of monthly claims in line with travel policy

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• 3 years of experience in a similar retail environment
• 1 year in a Store Manager or Store Admin Manager capacity
• Prior experience in a Retail Admin/Internal Control role will be advantageous

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric/Grade 12/NQF4
• Studying towards an Administration or Retail Management degree or diploma will be highly advantageous 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• MS Office Suite
• SAP
• Must travel between 80% - 90% of the time
• Ability to stay overnight, in some instances for an entire week at a time
• Valid Manual South African Driver’s License 

Take the Next Step with Spitz

By joining a dynamic team driven by excellence and innovation, where your passion for fashion can thrive alongside world-renowned brands. Together, we’ll shape the future of premium footwear and apparel.