Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Home Mountain Mill (Worcester)

Mr Price Group Careers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Home Mountain Mill in Worcester is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team, drive sales and create a vibrant shopping environment. You will support the Store Manager with daily operations, coaching, stock management and visual merchandising.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in retail, a Grade 12, and budgeting experience, with strengths in leadership and customer service. This is an on-site position in Worcester, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.
• Grade 12 and 3 years' retail experience.
• Budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of store associates to deliver strong results.
• Train and coach staff to provide outstanding customer experiences.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to meet sales targets and KPI goals.
• Assist in inventory control, ordering, receiving and stock checks.
• Maintain appealing store layouts and product displays.
• Oversee daily store operations, cash handling, and safety protocols.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Assist in sales reporting and insights for improvements.
• Contribute to merchandising planning and promotional campaigns.
• Handle administrative tasks and store maintenance as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales growth

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Operational excellence

Training and development

Problem solving

Reporting

Store planning

Administrative duties

Store maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Home Mountain Mill (Worcester)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (On-site)

Job Description

"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!"

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 3 Years' experience in retail.
• Budgeting.

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

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