Assistant Store Manager - Fashion

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Training and development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a trendy boutique in Rustenburg, North West. You will support the management team, drive sales, supervise staff, and ensure an exceptional customer experience in a fashion-forward retail setting.

The role requires leadership, a strong eye for fashion and visual merchandising, excellent service skills, and familiarity with POS systems. This on-site position offers a hybrid-friendly environment and opportunities to grow within the North West

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role, preferably in fashion.
• A keen eye for fashion trends and visual merchandising principles.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with retail operations and POS systems in the Rustenburg area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and achieve sales targets.
• Supervise and coach retail associates.
• Contribute to visual merchandising efforts, ensuring displays align with brand standards.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints and returns professionally.
• Support inventory management, including stock counts and receiving new merchandise.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Communication

Retail operations

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a motivated and fashion-savvy Assistant Store Manager to support the management team at their trendy boutique in Rustenburg . You will play a crucial role in driving sales, managing staff, and ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently, with a focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. This position requires a strong understanding of fashion retail, excellent leadership capabilities, and a passion for visual merchandising. Join us in shaping the success of our fashion-forward brand in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations and achieving sales targets.
• Supervise and coach retail associates, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Contribute to visual merchandising efforts, ensuring the store displays are attractive and aligned with brand standards.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns with professionalism and efficiency.
• Support inventory management, including stock counts and receiving new merchandise.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role, preferably in fashion .
• A keen eye for fashion trends and visual merchandising principles.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with retail operations and POS systems in the Rustenburg area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and potential for performance bonuses.
• Generous employee discounts on clothing and accessories.
• Training and development opportunities to advance your retail career.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A dynamic and stylish work environment within the North West fashion scene.