Store General Manager: Drive Profit, Growth & Team Excellence

Timbercity; Middelburg; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BUCO Middelburg is seeking a Store Manager to drive profitability and lead a busy retail branch in Middelburg. You will manage costs, optimize stock levels, and champion sales growth while ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with company policies.

Responsibility includes budgeting, planning with regional leadership, and developing staff to meet store goals within brand standards and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience with profit focus.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of merchandising and customer service excellence.
• Understanding of procurement and stock control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability and growth of the store through cost control and sales optimization.
• Develop the operating plan with leadership to meet store objectives.
• Oversee procurement, stock control and merchandising per policy.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and reduce variances.
• Ensure the store budget is followed and financial processes are compliant.
• Lead customer service initiatives and coordinate promotions and PR.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and supervise branch staff.
• Analyze operations to identify improvements and drive performance.
• Inspire and develop staff while upholding company values.

Skills

Retail management

Budgeting

People management

Customer service

Strategic planning

Education

Grade 12

Commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience

Financial or Management diploma

Job description

BUCO Middelburg is seeking a Store Manager to drive profitability and lead a busy retail branch in Middelburg. You will manage costs, optimize stock levels, and champion sales growth while ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with company policies.

Responsibility includes budgeting, planning with regional leadership, and developing staff to meet store goals within brand standards and local regulations.