Store Manager (Medium) - Clicks Town Centre
Listing status : Online
Apply by : 25 December
Position summary
Industry : Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location : Cape Town
Contract : Permanent
Remuneration : Market Related
EE position : Yes
About our company: Clicks Group
Introduction: To ensure the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by leading and directing the store operations team in order to meet sales, profit, and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.
Job Objectives :
- Ensure the achievement of the store's financial performance by driving and maximizing sales, tracking daily targets, weekly and monthly sales plans, and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
- Manage and control all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping, and administration.
- Manage in-store execution of visual merchandising, ensuring standards are maintained and the store's appearance aligns with the brand image.
- Ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management, and ongoing development to meet current and future business needs.
- Schedule staff in line with the Group's labour policy and relevant labour model to ensure appropriate staffing.
- Attend to administrative responsibilities efficiently, including weekly time and attendance records and employee documentation for HR.
- Implement customer service initiatives in-store, take corrective actions to enhance customer experience, drive customer loyalty, and achieve club card participation targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DCs) to meet business objectives and capitalize on opportunities.
- Monitor customer trends, demographics, and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
- Promote cohesion and integration between store, pharmacy, and clinic teams.
- Drive a high-performing business culture that fosters employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and shareholder value.
- Support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by embodying and promoting company values.
Knowledge:
- Understanding of financial management principles
- Retail/FMCG background with knowledge of merchandising and promotions
- Knowledge of stock, cost, risk, and compliance management
- Customer service excellence principles
- Labour legislation and IR practices
- Competency-based interviewing techniques
Skills:
- Strong managerial skills
- Results and target-oriented
- Planning and organizing
- Problem-solving
- Customer orientation
- Leadership and supervision
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Analytical skills
- Resilience under pressure
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in a store management role within retail/FMCG, managing a store with at least R50 million annual turnover
- Extensive people management experience of a large and diverse workforce
- Financial management experience including budgets, profit and loss statements, and financial ratios
Education:
- Essential: Grade 12 (Maths and English at 50%)
- Degree or Diploma in retail/finance management, pharmacy, or related field (for external applicants)