Junior Retail Store Manager – CLJRSM

Armstrong Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Pretoria East is seeking a Junior Retail Manager to oversee store operations, guide a small team, and enhance customer experiences. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Afrikaans and have experience in interior décor. Responsibilities include managing sales targets, training staff, and providing consultations to clients. Remuneration: R18K.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Afrikaans is non-negotiable.
• Experience in interior décor is essential.
• Prior retail management or team leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and manage front-of-house team.
• Monitor monthly sales targets and adjust strategies.
• Train staff on product knowledge and upselling techniques.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Interior Décor experience

Leadership skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

Interior Design qualification

Job description

Overview

Junior Retail Manager – Pretoria East (Home Decor). A Pretoria East interior décor (Curtains, Blinds and flooring) retail store is looking for a Junior Retail Manager to help oversee store operations, guide a small team and drive elevated customer experiences and sales performance.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
• Interior Décor experience essential
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Interior Design or similar tertiary qualification will be beneficial
• Background that includes working with or supporting interior designers in a retail or décor-related environment
• Prior retail management or team leadership experience; preferably in interior décor, furniture, curtains/blinds or similar lifestyle retail sectors
• Educational background or practical training in Interior Design, or experience working with interior design clients
• Strong organisational, leadership and customer service orientation
• Proficiency in basic administration and retail systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work alternate weekends on a rotational basis

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and manage front-of-house team (e.g. retail assistants)
• Monitor monthly sales targets; generate reports and adjust strategies
• Train staff on interior-focused product knowledge, upselling techniques, and décor consultations
• Ensure consistent visual merchandising and store presentation
• Provide personalised consultations to high-value clients and guide product selection
• Monitor inventory levels, stock samples, and coordinate reordering with suppliers
• Assist with installation scheduling and client follow-up to ensure satisfaction
• Handle customer issues or complaints with professionalism and escalate as needed

Remuneration: R18K

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.