Area Manager

Pep; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a candidate to promote sales, manage stock, and lead a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail, exceptional customer service skills, and leadership experience. You should possess a valid driver's license and be willing to work retail hours. This role offers an opportunity to foster a low-cost culture while achieving business goals.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 3-5 years experience in retail leadership.
• Valid Code 8 manual driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales through exceptional customer service and store standards.
• Manage stock and promotional implementation.
• Oversee team training and performance.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12

Degree/diploma in business/retail

Tools

Microsoft

Google GSuite

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To be a servant leader, promoting sales, reducing stock losses, managing stock, leading and growing a team of Dynamos, and to maintain a low-cost culture in order to meet business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Increase sales by focusing on exceptional customer service and world‑class store standards, maintenance of the store image, presentation and promotion of stock, stock management, promotional implementation, and correct pricing of products according to our price image guidelines within the area.

Stock loss is minimized by having a healthy culture and following security measures, stock, and cash handling procedures within the area.

Manage a low‑cost business according to the company's low‑cost culture by driving efficiencies in the area.

Ensure administrative duties within the stores are done on time, every time according to the company guidelines.

Together with overseeing your own area admin as required.

Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching, and performance within a Sikhula KunYe company culture.

People Management by overseeing all aspects of the areas' people support function.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12.

Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage.

Ideally, 3-5 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership / managerial roleputer Literate.

(Microsoft and / or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

Valid Code 8 manual driver's license with a willingness to travel extensively.

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world‑class customer experience.

Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile.

Confident, with very strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to give recognition, support, and direction to a team of Dynamos.

Strong managerial capabilities with the ability to plan, lead, organise and control.

Take decisions and be able to solve problems.

Fortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Willing to work retail hours.

CLOSING DATE

19 September

• Please note: Internal Development Pool Candidates will be given preference. PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of Employment Equity guidelines.