Assistant Retail Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Career development

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, seeks an Assistant Retail Manager to support daily store operations and drive sales. The role blends in-store duties with remote administrative tasks, requiring strong organization and customer service skills.

Ideal candidates will help with inventory, merchandising, scheduling, and staff development while contributing to store profitability. The position offers a practical path for growth within a leading retail organization, with a mix of on-floor

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, supervisory or assistant management role.
• Strong customer service and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management and POS systems.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and some remote administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations and staff performance.
• Support sales initiatives and engage with customers to provide exceptional service.
• Help manage inventory, including receiving, stocking, and merchandising products.
• Ensure the store maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, and performance feedback.
• Handle customer issues and complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Retail Manager to support the management team at their Klerksdorp store. You will play a key role in assisting with daily operations, driving sales, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for every customer. This hybrid role allows for some remote administrative tasks while maintaining a strong presence on the sales floor. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a passion for retail, and a desire to grow within a leading retail organization, contributing to team success and store profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations and staff performance.
• Support sales initiatives and engage with customers to provide exceptional service.
• Help manage inventory, including receiving, stocking, and merchandising products.
• Ensure the store maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and visual presentation.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, and performance feedback.
• Handle customer issues and complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail, preferably in a supervisory or assistant management role.
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management and POS systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some remote administrative tasks .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for bonuses based on store performance.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in Klerksdorp .
• A blend of in-store and remote work flexibility.