Assistant Designate Manager

Shoprite Group of Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Group of Companies is seeking an Assistant Designate Manager to support the store management team and learn the operational and leadership aspects of running a store. The role focuses on delivering a stellar customer experience while developing leadership skills and a deep understanding of store profitability.

You will contribute to recruitment, training, and team development, participate in inventory management and merchandising strategies, and support initiatives aligned with company

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or customer service roles is preferred.
• Previous management experience in retail.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in retail management is essential.
• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Retail Management or related field is advantageous
• Relevant experience can substitute for formal qualifications.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to inspire and support team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking with the ability to solve problems creatively
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the principles of effective store management.
• Assist in driving sales and profitability while upholding the highest standards of customer service
• Contribute to the recruitment, training and development of team members.
• Support operational initiatives in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
• Participate in inventory management and merchandising strategies to opmize sales.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership potential

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Business/Retail Management qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Assistant Designate Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Management Team of the store and learning the operational and leadership aspects of running a store. This position is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills necessary to manage store operations successfully and foster a stellar customer experience.

What you'll do

• Learn and apply the principles of effective store management.
• Assist in driving sales and profitability while upholding the highest standards of customer service
• Contribute to the recruitment, training and development of team members.
• Support operational initiatives in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
• Participate in inventory management and merchandising strategies to opmize sales.

What you bring

• Previous experience in retail or customer service roles is preferred.
• Previous management experience in retail.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in retail management is essential.
• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Retail Management or related field is advantageous
• Relevant experience can substitute for formal qualifications.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to inspire and support team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking with the ability to solve problems creatively
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to multitask effectively.