Branch Consultant / Financial Advisor - Lusikisiki

Job Link Placement; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to oversee multiple retail locations. This role requires a leader with at least 5 years of experience in clothing retail, adept at managing operations, marketing, and staff development. The successful candidate will ensure that stores operate efficiently and meet sales targets while maintaining high standards of customer service. You will be responsible for stock control, asset management, and driving marketing initiatives to enhance sales opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about retail, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Store Manager in clothing retail is essential.
• Valid Driver's License and flexibility to travel between stores.

Responsibilities

• Manage 5 stores, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee stock control, marketing, and staff performance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Coaching & Developing Others

Customer Insight & Focus

Decision Making

Performance Focus

Problem Solving

Education

Matric Certificate

NQF 5 / 6 Certificate or Diploma in Retail / Business Management

Tools

Pool Vehicle

Company Cell phone

Company Laptop

Job description

Job Purpose: The successful individual will be responsible for managing 5 stores within a 65km radius of their base location.

The individual will manage the store(s) through the execution of the marketing and operations plans, coordinate specific marketing, administrative, logistics, HR, sales, and operations sequences, and attend to the general applications and interventions associated with the functionality within the store.

Location: Candidate will oversee and manage 5 stores within a 65km radius of their home base.

Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Store Manager in a retail environment. Clothing retail experience is essential.

Travel: Extensive travel between stores within their cluster / area / range. Need to ensure that regular store visits are being conducted.

Reporting Structure: Relief Manager will report directly to the respective Area Manager.

Qualifications: Minimum requirement of a Matric + 5 years' experience as a Store Manager in a clothing retail environment. Driver's License and the ability to drive. Flexibility to travel and work in stores in different towns (operational requirements dependent).

Competencies (Skills and Attributes):

1. Analytical Thinking
2. Coaching & Developing Others
3. Customer Insight & Focus
4. Decision Making
5. Performance Focus
6. Problem Solving

Working Tools: Pool Vehicle, Company Cell phone, and Company Laptop.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Asset Management: Responsible for the branches, ensuring that the outside of the stores are kept neat and tidy and that inside fixtures and fittings are accounted for and maintained at all times. Co-ordination of maintenance and repair services. Protect and secure all company assets in the stores.
2. Stock Control: Responsible for all stock and will be held accountable for all overages and shortages. Prepare requisitions to replenish stock when required. Identify and report on slow selling items. Conduct stock takes and manage shrinkage as per company acceptable percentage and standards. Manage the quality and quantity aspects of the merchandise assortments. Co-ordinate the layout of shelves and merchandise of seasonal and sale displays. Identify new ways of promoting merchandise. Ensure required housekeeping standards are always maintained.
3. Marketing and Sales: Manage the implementation of all marketing promotions to ensure maximum sales opportunities are exploited and achieved. Prepare and direct staff who are preparing merchandise displays in alignment with sales and marketing requirements. Actively participate in promotions. Stay up to date with current advertising trends. Provide sales leadership to staff. Stay current with products, marketing, and pricing of area retailers with similar products. Achieve and exceed store sales targets. Initiate changes/improvement suggestions.
4. Administration and Cash: Ensure that the standard of administration and procedures in stores are met. Ensure that the responsible persons are following proper procedures when handling all stores cash. Check and verify these documents daily. Manage controllable expenses as this directly affects the profitability of the branch. Reporting daily figures to Area Manager.
5. Security / Risk: Manage the security in all aspects of the business and ensure that security procedures are strictly adhered to at all times. Monitor security staff and make sure that they are alert and performing their duties to the maximum. Ensuring that Health & Safety standards are met. Attend to alarm calls / call-outs.
6. Customer Services: Train staff in customer service. Assist customers with inquiries and complaints. Apply Customer Service principles in a friendly and enthusiastic manner daily. Continuously satisfy customer needs and attract clientele.
7. People Management: Assign employees to specific duties, by way of their job description, tasking plans, and goals. Encourage, assist, and train employees to become a motivated workforce driving sales within the stores and the business. Manage performance and development of staff. Ensure that all procedures and policies are being followed and enforce disciplinary action when necessary. Manage the store staffing blueprint by replenishing staffing through the company recruitment policy and processes. Manage time and attendance of staff at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric Certificate.
2. NQF 5 / 6 Certificate or Diploma in Retail / Business Management (advantageous).
3. Valid Driver's License – Code 8 unendorsed + ability to drive a light motor vehicle.
4. 5 years minimum experience as a Branch Manager in a clothing retail environment.
5. Flexibility (including ability to work in different stores / towns / as per operational requirements / needs of the business).

Undertaking: Criminal / Credit Check, Qualification verification, Computer and Psychometric assessments where required, First Aid / Firefighting training.