Operations Manager (Retail)

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Operations Manager (Retail) to lead a high-turnover team and drive store performance. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences, optimizing stock management, and enforcing robust SOPs across the operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in retail operations with strong leadership and matrix-management skills, thrives in fast-paced settings, and is strategic in driving targets and improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of team leadership in a retail context.
• 5+ years of Retail Operations experience.
• Matrix management to foster cross-functional cooperation.
• Proven ability to deliver strong customer experiences and achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient back-of-house operations and enforce company policies and SOPs.
• Mitigate risk, optimise processes, manage stock and stocktakes, and monitor financial activities.
• Lead and inspire teams to achieve excellence, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Ensure smooth behind-the-scenes operations and reduce business risks through robust controls.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining systems and processes to stay competitive.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Operations

Stock Control

Matrix Management

Customer Experience

Education

Completed Matric

Tertiary qualification a plus

Job description

About the job Operations Manager (Retail)

• Completed Matric (Tertiary Qualification is a plus)
• 5+ years of team leadership in a complex, high-turnover environment
• 5 + Years Retail Operations Experience
• Matrix management skills to foster cooperation across business functions
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for rapid learning, adaptability, and strategic thinking
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Demonstrated ability to drive store targets and achieve outstanding results

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring efficient back-of- house operations, exceptional customer experiences, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• This individual is the custodian of minimising or mitigating risk and as the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing processes, managing stock & running stocktakes, overseeing financial activities, and fostering a positive working environment.
• Lead and Inspire: Motivate and guide your teams to greatness, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Efficient Back-of-House Operations: Ensure behind-the-scenes operations run like a well-oiled machine, reducing risks to the business by upholding company policies, processes, and SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovate and optimize systems and processes, keeping them at the cutting edge of the industry.