Department Manager (Retail)

Cold Storage Singapore 1983 Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is looking for a candidate to oversee department sales and profitability. Responsibilities include managing inventory, planning promotions, and training team members. Ideal candidates should be comfortable with a rotating 6-day work schedule, able to carry products weighing 10-15 kg, and possess relevant experience in the retail or F&B industry. This position is key to maintaining high service standards in a customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working on a 6 days’ work week with rotating shifts.
• Able to carry products weighing 10-15 kg.
• Experience in Retail/F&B industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and profitability to meet budget targets.
• Manage inventory levels and product availability.
• Plan and manage sales promotions.
• Train and develop team members.
• Maintain high standards in display and service.

Skills

Customer interaction

Inventory management

Sales tracking

Team training

Job description

The Role

• Oversee sales and profitability of the department to meet budget and stretch targets set by sharing goals with team members
• Empowered to manage inventory levels and stock holding days by observing good ordering practices for availability of products to optimize sales
• Plan and manage sales, especially for promotional items
• Proper planning on weekly roster and SPLH in accordance to weekly requirements based on the promotional/seasonal calendar to optimize team member deployment and control salary costs
• Train and develop team members by providing On-The-Job training and involving them in special assignments and training programs
• Consistently maintain high standards in shelf ticketing, display, housekeeping, hygiene, stock rotation, replenishment and service to provide customers with a conducive shopping environment
• Any other ad-hoc duties as per assigned

About You

• Comfortable working on a 6 days’ work week schedule with rotating shifts (including weekends and public holidays)
• Willing to stand for long hours and enjoy interacting with customers
• Able to carry 10-15 kg products
• Relevant experience in the Retail/F&B industry will be an added advantage