Store Manager

Status; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Polokwane seeks a dynamic Store Manager with extensive sales experience, particularly in homeware. The role involves maximizing store performance, managing staff, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales experience, particularly in homeware retail.
• 2 years in an Assistant Manager or Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and control expenses.
• Maintain staff results through coaching and monitoring.
• Prepare annual budgets and analyze variances.

Skills

Sales Experience

High Energy Levels

Strong Focus

Education

Matric

Job description

Our client in the Mall Of The North Polokwane is seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales with 5 years of experience in retail, particularly within the homeware sector. A minimum of 2 years in an Assistant Manager or Manager role is required, along with a valid driver's license. The successful applicant will be highly energetic, punctual, reliable, and possess a strong focus on driving store performance. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Sector: Retail
• Basic Salary: Market related
• Start Date: A.S.A.P / Immediate

Requirements

• Matric
• 5 years of Sales Experience, with solid homeware retail product experience
• 2 years in an Assistant Manager / Manager role
• Valid Driver's License
• Able to maintain consistent punctual and reliable attendance
• High energy levels and strong focus

Duties

• Maximize sales and control expenses
• Stock control and weekly stock takes
• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
• Follow up on work results
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Maintain staff results through coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance
• Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions
• Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with customers and other stakeholders
• Ensure merchandise availability by approving contracts and maintaining inventories
• Secure merchandise by monitoring security systems and measures
• Provide a safe and clean environment to protect employees and customers
• Maintain store reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Set up effective marketing displays for the sales floor and windows
• Manage controllable costs to keep operations profitable
• Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
• Interpret market trends to facilitate planning
• Respond to customer complaints and comments
• Monitor market trends and competitors’ activities
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 or 08:30 - 17:00
• Shift work

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing today.

If you do not hear back within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future roles.

Additional Information

• Experience: Manager
• Key Skills: Cost Accounting, ASP.NET, ABAP, Field Sales, JNI, Inventory
• Vacancy: 1