Assistant Store Manager

Ares Holdings; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Midrand seeks an energetic Assistant Store Manager to lead their footwear and apparel store. The ideal candidate will drive sales, support team leadership, and ensure a world-class customer experience. Must have retail leadership experience and a connection to youth culture. This role offers a variety of benefits including health coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefit

Quarterly uniform allowance

50% staff discount

Company performance incentive scheme

Long-service incentives

Holistic Employee Wellness programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• A deep understanding of skate and fashion culture to connect with customers.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in store operations and performance management.
• Drive a high-performance culture through coaching and motivation.
• Ensure world-class customer experience by leading by example.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coaching and people skills

KPI-driven mindset

Operational capabilities

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Assistant Store Manager to help lead our footwear and apparel store in Mall of Africa.

This role is perfect for a driven, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and has a deep connection to youth culture, skate, music, and fashion. The ideal candidate will be a KPI’s and sales driven individual as well as a brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, including team leadership, performance management, and achieving sales targets.
• Drive a high-performance culture through strong coaching, development, and motivation of the team.
• Ensure world-class customer experience by leading by example and setting service standards.
• Monitor store KPIs including sales, conversion, ATV, UPT, and inventory management.
• Lead visual merchandising execution and maintain high brand standards.
• Handle administrative duties including reporting, stock control, shrinkage, and compliance with health & safety policies.
• Take ownership in the absence of the Store Manager.

Company Values

• We commit to the wellbeing of our team
• We work with a positive attitude
• We believe in our team

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume or flagship environment.
• A natural leader and role model with strong communication, coaching, and people skills
• KPI-driven with a proven track record of exceeding targets and growing business.
• A deep understanding of the skate and fashion culture with the ability to connect with our diverse customer base.
• Strong operational and organizational capabilities.
• Flexible and adaptable – weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are part of the game.

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Comprehensive health benefit
• Quarterly Uniform allowance
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Company performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Holistic Employee Wellness programme
• The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.