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Performance Brands is a business passionate about equipping customers of all kinds with the best in performance tested gear and apparel for all sport and adventures. After all, we've been doing it for more than 30 years.
If you're an avid sportsman, or woman, you thrive on stepping outside and challenging your way of thinking - you might be exactly what we're looking for.
Creating and designing products that allow our customers to embrace the outdoors is what fuels us on the daily. We're a driven, dynamic and obsessively curios bunch of explorers, who thrive on providing our customers with world-class products.
Challenges energize us. If there's room for improvement, we'll be the first ones to put up our hand and say 'how can we solve this to benefit our customers'. It's this unwavering passion that sets us apart from the rest. We work hard, so we can play even harder.
"I walk into the office every day and am surrounded by peers who demand of me to be better, to think better and to do better. It makes waking up for work a breeze, as I know I am surrounded and supported by people who share my values in terms of the outdoors."
- Lauren, First Ascent Designer
"It's a privilege to work with such a committed and loyal bunch of employees. Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to continuously improve is what sets First Ascent apart from the rest."
- Riaan, First Ascent General Manager
"It's a privilege to work with such a committed and loyal bunch of employees. Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to continuously improve is what sets First Ascent apart from the rest."
- Riaan, First Ascent General Manager
Browse our latest vacancies and become part of the Performance Brands team.
Performance Brands is a leading sportswear distributor and wholesaler, committed to delivering high quality sportswear apparel and equipment. At Performance Brands, we believe that a positive and inclusive work environment is essential for our team’s success. Our company culture fosters collaboration and teamwork, a passion for sports and fitness and inclusivity.
An opportunity has become available within our Local Brands planning division for a resilient, highly motivated Merchandise Planner who is organised, has strong numerical ability and the ability to think laterally. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in managing the product lifecycle and work closely with our manufacturing division.
As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll play a crucial role in optimizing inventory levels, maximising sales and ensuring product availability across brands and/or ranges. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage merchandise plans that align with our business goals. Reporting to the Divisional Head, this role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career as a planner and data analyst, while working on some of South Africa’s leading sporting, outdoor and athleisure brands.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 August 2024.