Homeware Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Sales & Team

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Performance-based incentives

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Retail Assistant Manager to support store operations, lead a sales team, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will oversee staff, manage inventory, and ensure profitability through effective merchandising and customer engagement.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for homeware/lifestyle retail, and the ability to drive sales and maintain high operational standards in a busy store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role.
• Proven ability to drive sales and meet targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of inventory management and visual merchandising principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing all aspects of store operations and staff management.
• Drive sales performance and achieve store objectives through effective team leadership.
• Ensure the highest standards of customer service are delivered consistently.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the sales team to perform at their best.
• Manage inventory effectively, including stock counts, ordering, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards to enhance product appeal.
• Handle customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to achieving store profitability and operational efficiency in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health, and safety regulations.
• Support the implementation of marketing and promotional activities.

Skills

Leadership

Sales targets

Customer service

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Staff supervision

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Retail Assistant Manager to support store operations, lead a sales team, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will oversee staff, manage inventory, and ensure profitability through effective merchandising and customer engagement.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for homeware/lifestyle retail, and the ability to drive sales and maintain high operational standards in a busy store environment.