Petshop Science Manager

Shoprite Holdings Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa seeks a Store Manager for their Pet Science division. The role includes managing staff, inventory, and ensuring profitability. Candidates must have management experience in a pet store, solid knowledge of the pet product industry, and excellent communication skills. This position focuses on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a Pet Store.
• Knowledge and experience in managing inventory, buying, and costs.
• Must have exceptional understanding of stock ledger accuracy.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that sales and profit are generated.
• Ensure compliance with labour and other laws.
• To meet customer expectations.
• Manage stock according to company policy.
• Ensure continuous training and development of all employees.
• Effective scheduling and supervising of staff.

Skills

Knowledge of the Pet Product Industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service

Knowledge of computer systems

Pet nutrition

Pet grooming products

Knowledge of different types of pets

Inventory management

Staff management

Education

Grade 12

Degree/Diploma in related field

Job description

Overview

To effectively manage our Pet Science store by ensuring that operational, administrative and managerial duties are met with the Checkers Pet Science brand image in mind. Furthermore, manage stock and staff effectively, ensure that security measures are according to standards and maximise the store's profitability.

Responsibilities / Job Objectives

• To ensure that sales and profit are generated.
• Ensure that the Pet Science store complies with labour and other laws.
• To meet customer expectations.
• To manage stock according to company policy.
• Ensure the continuous training and development of all employees.
• Ensure effective scheduling, forecast planning of staff and supervising.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 – Essential
• Degree/Diploma in related field - Advantageous

Experience

• Min of 2 years\' management experience in a Pet Store
• Knowledge and experience in managing inventory, buying, staff, pet merchandising and costs and profitability of a Pet Store.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Pet Product Industry
• Pet nutrition
• Pet grooming products
• Pet toys
• OTC / Alternative medication for pets
• Knowledge of different types of pets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Must have exceptional understanding of stock ledger accuracy and management to assist the overall store\'s performance.

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