Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Home - Cresta Shopping Centre

Mr Price Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Home in Cresta Shopping Centre is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations and drive sales. You will mentor a team of associates, ensure outstanding customer experiences, manage stock, and collaborate with the Store Manager to execute promotions.

You will oversee cash handling, visual merchandising, and compliance with company policies while promoting a safe and engaging shopping environment for customers and staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certification required.
• 3 years’ experience in retail.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Sales & service management experience is preferred.
• Budgeting experience and computer literacy are expected.
• Strong communication skills and business understanding of retail trade.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of store associates, setting clear expectations.
• Train and coach staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet sales targets and strategies.
• Assist in inventory management, stock counts, receiving, and replenishment.
• Maintain appealing store layout and product displays.
• Oversee daily store operations, cash handling, and security.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Address customer complaints and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Assist in reporting on sales, inventory, and metrics.
• Contribute to merchandising planning and promotional campaigns.
• Perform administrative duties and assist with scheduling.
• Oversee store cleanliness and overall presentation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Growth

Inventory Mgmt

Visual Merchandising

Operational Excellence

Training & Development

Problem Solving

Compliance

Reporting

Store Planning

Admin Duties

Store Maintenance

Store Manager Support

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Home - Cresta Shopping Centre

"Ready to elevate your career? Join the Mr Price Home team as an Assistant Store Manager! Unleash your leadership skills, drive sales, and create a vibrant shopping experience. Be a part of our home-loving community – where work feels like home!"

• Team Leadership: Motivate and lead a team of store associates, setting clear expectations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Customer Service: Ensure outstanding customer service by training and coaching staff in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Sales Growth: Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet or exceed sales targets, implement effective sales strategies, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, including ordering, receiving, and stock replenishment, while minimizing stock losses and ensuring accurate stock counts.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain an appealing store layout and product displays to attract and engage customers.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and security protocols.
• Training and Development: Support the training and development of team members to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve customer complaints or operational issues efficiently and professionally.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards, while promoting a culture of safety among staff.
• Reporting: Assist in generating and analyzing reports on sales, inventory, and other relevant metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Assist with Store Planning: Contribute to merchandising planning, promotional campaigns, and marketing initiative
• Administrative Duties: Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and maintaining accurate records.
• Store Maintenance: Oversee store cleanliness, organization, and the overall presentation of the store.
• Support the Store Manager: Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, stepping in when needed and helping to execute their vision for the store.

• Grade 12
• 3 Years' experience in retail.
• Management experience (advantageous).
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• Computer literate.
• Communication skills

• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.

  Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.