Assistant Store Manager - People & Merchandising Lead

Mr Price Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group is seeking an Assistant Manager to relieve the Store Manager in their absence and help uphold company standards in housekeeping, merchandising, and security.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and planning skills, plus experience in clothing retail; you will manage staff, monitor shrinkage, and maintain discipline while delivering great customer service.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• Experience managing people
• Experience managing a department
• Clothing retail experience advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Strong admin skills
• Able to make decisions
• Organizational and planning abilities
• Maintain productivity with leadership
• Ethical with integrity and honesty
• Proactive and self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Relieve the Store Manager in their absence
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping, merchandising and security standards
• Support discipline and shrinkage controls
• Uphold company standards and ethical practices
• Lead and motivate store team to achieve targets

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Administration

Decision making

Organizational skills

Planning

Productivity

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Honesty

Proactive

Self-motivated

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4

Job description

Mr Price Group is seeking an Assistant Manager to relieve the Store Manager in their absence and help uphold company standards in housekeeping, merchandising, and security.

The role requires strong communication, leadership and planning skills, plus experience in clothing retail; you will manage staff, monitor shrinkage, and maintain discipline while delivering great customer service.