Assistant Store Manager

The Legends Agency; George; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-energy premium retail brand in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead store operations and drive sales performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience within a sales-driven retail environment. Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, monitoring inventory, and fostering a positive team environment. This position offers a competitive salary of R10,000 plus incentives, within a company known for its customer loyalty and energetic culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' management experience in a retail environment.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Energetic and action-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and drive sales performance.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and meet targets.
• Coordinate daily store operations for productivity.

Skills

Management experience

Sales-driven mindset

Team leadership

Goal-oriented

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Join a high-energy premium retail brand and lead from the front

Garden Route Mall – Retail Management – R10 000 + incentives

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established South African retail brand known for its strong identity, customer loyalty, and performance-driven culture. They operate within a fast-paced retail environment and are focused on building stores led by motivated, accountable leaders. The business values energy, integrity, and a hands-on leadership style, offering the opportunity to grow within a brand that rewards initiative and results.

The Role: Assistant Store Manager

The purpose of this role is to lead store operations while driving sales performance, productivity, and team engagement. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, meeting targets, and creating a positive, high-performance retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily store operations to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Implement strategies to achieve sales and performance targets
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability
• Manage, motivate, and lead team members by example
• Foster a positive, accountable, and energetic working environment
• Ensure operational processes and systems are consistently followed

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' management experience within a sales-driven retail environment
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• High energy, driven, and action-oriented leadership style
• Strong sense of accountability, responsibility, and integrity
• Process-driven with the ability to think systemically
• Confident, ambitious, honest, loyal, and conscientious
• Energetic, resilient, and able to lead by example