Branch Manager

MyCareerCraft; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A local retail company in Richards Bay seeks an experienced Retail Store Manager to oversee operations of their automotive parts and services store. This hands-on role includes managing stock levels, leading a team, and ensuring sales targets are met while maintaining exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of retail experience, 3 years in a supervisory role, and a completed diploma in Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a retail environment, 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid experience with stock management and achieving sales targets.
• Reliable, practical, and able to make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all store operations from opening to closing.
• Manage stock levels, pricing, and promotions.
• Ensure customers are assisted promptly and professionally.
• Lead a team of sales staff and technical support.
• Handle staff performance and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Sales targets management

Education

Diploma in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Were looking for someone to take full responsibility for running a retail store that supplies automotive parts and services. The role includes everything from managing stock and keeping customers happy, to leading a team and making sure the store meets its sales targets.

You'll need to be comfortable handling staff matters, keeping the store safe and organised, and making sure budgets are stuck to. This isn't a desk job its hands‑on, and you'll be involved in the day‑to‑day activity of the store.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing all store operations from opening to closing.
• Managing stock levels, pricing, and promotions.
• Making sure customers are helped quickly and professionally.
• Leading a team that includes sales staff, technical support, general workers, and a driver.
• Handling staff performance, training, and general support.
• Making sure all health and safety, company policies, and legal requirements are followed.
• Monitoring budgets and expenses, and keeping WE things cost‑effective.

What were looking for:

• A completed diploma (at minimum) in Business Admin, Sales, or Marketing.
• At least 5 years of experience in a retail environment, with 3 of those in a supervisory role.
• Solid experience working with stock, sales targets, and people.
• Comfortable using MS Office (Word greatness Excel, Outlook).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• pris Someone who is reliable, practical, and can make decisions under pressure.