Assistant Store Manager — Lead Ops, Train & Grow Retail

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Comprehensive training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Assistant Store Manager for a busy Richards Bay retail location. You will assist in day-to-day operations, support sales initiatives, and uphold high standards of customer service while deputizing for the Store Manager as needed.

You will lead a small team, manage stock, and help drive store performance through effective merchandising and customer engagement. The role offers training and growth within a dynamic coastal retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role in retail.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and stock control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in overseeing all store operations, including sales and customer service.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective stock management and receiving processes.
• Support implementation of sales strategies and promotions to hit store targets.
• Train and mentor staff, promoting a positive team culture and high performance.
• Maintain store standards, including merchandising, cleanliness and appearance.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

POS proficiency

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Assistant Store Manager for a busy Richards Bay retail location. You will assist in day-to-day operations, support sales initiatives, and uphold high standards of customer service while deputizing for the Store Manager as needed.

You will lead a small team, manage stock, and help drive store performance through effective merchandising and customer engagement. The role offers training and growth within a dynamic coastal retail setting.