Assistant Store Manager (Fourways Boutique)

Lindt & Sprüngli; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lindt & Sprüngli in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a District Retail Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of retail stores. This senior role drives sales performance, profitability, and brand representation on-site.

You will recruit, train, and develop store managers, foster a culture of excellence and customer-centricity, and oversee district operations to ensure flawless execution of the brand promise. A visionary leader who can identify market opportunities and drive sustainable growth is

Qualifications

• Extensive multi-unit retail management experience.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop store managers.
• Strong strategic mindset with track record in driving sales growth.

Responsabilités

• Developing and executing district-level sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
• Overseeing the performance of multiple retail stores and store managers.
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing store managers and teams.
• Ensuring consistent brand presentation and customer experience across locations.
• Managing district budgets, expenses, and profitability.
• Enforcing company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Analyzing sales data, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Driving initiatives for inventory control and loss prevention.
• Building strong relationships with corporate leadership and regional teams.

Connaissances

Multi-unit retail management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Sales leadership

Description du poste

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic District Retail Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of retail stores within the affluent Sandton, Gauteng area. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving sales performance, achieving profitability targets, and ensuring exceptional brand representation across all assigned stores. You will be accountable for the recruitment, training, and development of store managers, fostering a culture of excellence and customer-centricity. The ideal candidate possesses extensive multi-unit retail management experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. This is a critical on-site role requiring consistent presence and oversight of the stores in the Sandton district. You will be the key link between corporate strategy and store-level execution, ensuring our brand promise is delivered flawlessly to every customer. We are looking for a visionary leader who can identify market opportunities and drive sustainable growth.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic District Retail Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of retail stores within the affluent Sandton, Gauteng area. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving sales performance, achieving profitability targets, and ensuring exceptional brand representation across all assigned stores. You will be accountable for the recruitment, training, and development of store managers, fostering a culture of excellence and customer-centricity. The ideal candidate possesses extensive multi-unit retail management experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. This is a critical on-site role requiring consistent presence and oversight of the stores in the Sandton district. You will be the key link between corporate strategy and store-level execution, ensuring our brand promise is delivered flawlessly to every customer. We are looking for a visionary leader who can identify market opportunities and drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing district-level sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Overseeing the performance of multiple retail stores and store managers within the assigned district.
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing store managers and teams.
• Ensuring consistent brand presentation and customer experience across all locations.
• Managing district budgets, controlling expenses, and optimizing profitability.
• Implementing and enforcing all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Analyzing sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Driving initiatives for operational efficiency, inventory management, and loss prevention.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate leadership and regional teams.