Assistant Store Manager: Lead Sales & Customer Experience

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their Menlyn Mall store. The ideal candidate will support daily operations, drive sales, and create a vibrant customer experience. Responsibilities include motivating team members to achieve targets, managing stock control, and maintaining visual merchandising. Candidates should possess previous leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and be flexible to work various shifts. If you thrive in high-energy retail settings, this position could be a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a busy retail environment.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations.
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members to achieve sales targets.
• Oversee stock control and visual presentation of the store.
• Act as Manager on Duty as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technically competent with POS systems

Customer-focused

Ability to drive KPIs

Education

Matric

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their Menlyn Mall store. The ideal candidate will support daily operations, drive sales, and create a vibrant customer experience. Responsibilities include motivating team members to achieve targets, managing stock control, and maintaining visual merchandising. Candidates should possess previous leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and be flexible to work various shifts. If you thrive in high-energy retail settings, this position could be a perfect fit.