Assistant Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑in

Career growth and development

Employee discounts on store merch

Exposure to diverse retail ops

Dynamic collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the Centurion location to support the Store Manager with daily operations, staff supervision, and ensuring a superior customer experience.

You will help manage scheduling, training, and performance, while overseeing inventory control and visual merchandising to drive sales and maintain store standards. This role offers leadership growth in a dynamic retail environment in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of retail sales, operations and customer service.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with POS systems and inventory management software.
• Commitment to store presentation and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in day-to-day store operations and staff supervision.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock replenishment, and stock checks.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints effectively.
• Ensure compliance with operational, safety and security procedures.

Skills

Retail leadership

People management

Customer service

POS systems

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading operations at their Centurion location. This role involves assisting with daily management, staff supervision, inventory control, and ensuring a superior shopping experience for all customers. You will be instrumental in maintaining store standards, driving sales initiatives, and contributing to a positive team atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills within the retail sector and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day store operations and staff supervision.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, and performance management to ensure optimal team productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock replenishment, and conduct regular stock checks.
• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
• Handle customer service inquiries and resolve complaints effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, safety, and security procedures within the Centurion store.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of retail sales, operations, and customer service best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Store Manager and team members.
• Proficiency in POS systems and basic inventory management software.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of store presentation and customer engagement in Centurion .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in retail management.
• Employee discounts on store merchandise.
• Exposure to diverse retail operations and management responsibilities.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.