Assistant Store Manager

Mr Price; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in eMalahleni is looking for a Retail Operations Support role. This position involves assisting the store manager with daily operations to meet objectives, managing stock levels, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of retail experience, a strong knowledge of sales management, and leadership skills to guide the team effectively. The company is committed to maintaining high customer service standards and compliance with operational policies.

Qualifications

• 3 Years' experience in retail, management experience advantageous.
• Understanding of Sales & Service Management required.
• Good understanding of retail trade and product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager in daily operations of the store.
• Manage stock levels and maintain the stockroom.
• Drive in-store sales growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead and develop the store team to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Sales & Service Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent

Job description

Support and assist the store manager in managing the daily operations of a mr price money cellular store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.

Stock Management

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes (stock counts, stock takes, stock loss action plans to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Assist with authorising write offs, breakages, recalls, OBF (out of box failures), cellular repairs and returns.

Sales Growth & Profitability

• Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
• Monitior, review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
• Keep abreast of new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. This may include: in-store marketing, competitor shopping.
• Drive credit, Insurance , Mobile and Cellular performance to achieve the agreed budget.

Risk Management

• Assist the store manager to conduct compliance checks through defined processes (. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO reports, POS reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.

Customer Experience Management

• Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes (through the execution of business instruction letters, markdowns, repricing, promotions, customer experience plans, visual standards, customer feedback, general housekeeping to meet customer service standards.

Leadership & Development

• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• 3 Years' Experience in Retail (Management Experience Advantageous).
• Understanding of Sales & Service Management.
• Budgeting Skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Good Communication Skills
• Understanding of Retail Trade.
• Brand, customer service , cellular, mobile, new accounts, and insurance product understanding.
• Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity