Assistant Retail Store Manager - Merchandising Focus

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discount

Incentives based on performance

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is hiring an Assistant Retail Store Manager with a strong focus on merchandising for our Mahikeng location. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, lead visual merchandising, and ensure an engaging store presentation that drives sales.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a solid understanding of retail operations, and the ability to train staff on product knowledge and visual standards. This role offers growth toward store management.

Qualifications

• Requires visual merchandising understanding and fashion retail awareness.
• Experience with store operations and sales management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, including staff supervision, customer service, and sales management.
• Lead visual merchandising initiatives, ensuring displays are attractive, on-brand, and reflect promotions.
• Manage inventory, including receiving, processing, and restocking merchandise with emphasis on display.
• Ensure product is displayed according to planograms and merchandising guidelines to optimize sales.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure item availability.
• Assist in training and coaching sales associates on product knowledge and visual standards.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to achieving store sales targets through merchandising and engagement.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization for a welcoming environment.
• Support new product launches and promotional campaigns in the Mahikeng store.

Connaissances

Visual merchandising

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Visual merchandising certification

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a vibrant and popular fashion retailer, is seeking a proactive and visually oriented Assistant Retail Store Manager with a strong focus on Merchandising for their Mahikeng location. This role supports the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, with a particular emphasis on creating attractive product displays, managing inventory flow, and ensuring a visually appealing store environment that drives sales. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for fashion, a passion for visual presentation, and a solid understanding of retail operations. You will play a key role in shaping the store's aesthetic and ensuring products are showcased effectively to maximize customer engagement and sales. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring retail leader to develop their skills in a dynamic setting. Your contribution to merchandising will directly impact the store's success and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, including staff supervision, customer service, and sales management.
• Take the lead on visual merchandising initiatives, ensuring displays are attractive, on-brand, and reflect current promotions.
• Manage inventory, including receiving, processing, and restocking merchandise, with a focus on visual presentation.
• Ensure product is displayed according to planograms and merchandising guidelines to optimize sales.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure availability of key items.
• Assist in training and coaching sales associates on product knowledge and visual merchandising standards.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to achieving store sales targets through effective merchandising and customer engagement.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization, ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers.
• Support the implementation of new products and promotional campaigns in the Mahikeng store.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment, preferably in a supervisory or key holder role.
• Demonstrated understanding of visual merchandising principles and fashion retail trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing merchandise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Passion for fashion and creating engaging store displays.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and stock control.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and some evenings, as required by the Mahikeng store.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications in visual merchandising or retail management are a plus.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and operational tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Performance-based incentives linked to store sales and merchandising execution.
• Generous employee discount on all merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in retail management and visual merchandising.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment in Mahikeng.
• Potential for career advancement to Store Manager positions.
• Exposure to brand strategy and retail operations.