Local Grocery Floor Manager

Pick n Pay; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Bloemfontein is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to drive performance, sales and profitability while ensuring stock availability and merchandising standards.

You will lead and develop the grocery team, monitor KPIs, manage supplier relationships and implement commercial strategies that deliver excellent customer service and efficiency in store operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Retail management qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in grocery retail operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive grocery sales and department profitability.
• Ensure stock availability and optimal stock levels.
• Maintain merchandising standards and promotional displays.
• Lead, coach and develop the grocery team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and resolve complaints.
• Manage scheduling, attendance and productivity.

Skills

People management

Stock control

Sales & profitability

Customer service

Merchandising

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Retail management qualification

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

To manage and drive the overall performance of the Grocery Department by ensuring operational excellence, effective stock management, sales growth, profitability and exceptional customer service.

The role is responsible for leading and developing the grocery team, ensuring product availability, maintaining merchandising standards and implementing commercial strategies that contribute to the overall success of the store.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A relevant retail management qualification would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in grocery retail operations.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management position.
• Experience managing departmental sales, stock and profitability.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a retail environment.

2. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Commercial and Financial Management

• Drive grocery sales, gross profit and departmental profitability.
• Monitor departmental performance against budget and sales targets.
• Analyse sales trends, margins, shrinkage and stock movement to identify opportunities.
• Implement strategies to improve sales and profitability.
• Manage departmental expenses and control operational costs.
• Identify slow-moving and non-performing stock and implement corrective action.

2.2 Stock and Inventory Management

• Ensure optimal stock levels and product availability.
• Manage ordering, replenishment and stock rotation.
• Monitor stock losses, wastage, damages and expiry dates.
• Ensure accurate stock counts and investigate stock variances.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to receiving and stock control procedures.

2.3 Operational Management

• Ensure the department maintains excellent housekeeping and merchandising standards.
• Implement promotional activities and ensure correct pricing and product displays.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and food safety standards.
• Monitor daily operational activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure shelves are consistently replenished and products are readily available.
• Conduct regular departmental inspections and implement corrective action.

2.4 Customer Service

• Ensure customers receive exceptional service.
• Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Monitor customer feedback and identify service improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the department is customer-focused and maintains high service standards.

2.5 People Management and Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the grocery team.
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor individual performance.
• Manage staff scheduling, attendance and productivity.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Build a high-performance team through effective communication and accountability.
• Manage employee relations matters in line with company policies and procedures.
• Develop succession plans and identify potential talent within the department.

3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Achievement of departmental sales targets.
• Gross profit and margin performance.
• Stock availability and replenishment effectiveness.
• Shrinkage and stock loss management.
• Stock accuracy and inventory control.
• Promotional execution and merchandising compliance.
• Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution.
• Labour productivity and cost management.
• Employee performance, development and retention.
• Compliance with operational and food safety standards.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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