Retail Assistant Manager

Eskort; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskort is seeking a seasoned Retail Store Supervisor with at least 5 years in a retail setting, preferably in leadership roles within the meat sector. The role emphasizes stock control, merchandising, and high standards of product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include inventory management, employee relations, visual displays, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and OHSA regulations to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required (Non-Negotiable).
• Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Stock management: ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Housekeeping and HACCP compliance across the store.
• Employee management: recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Store organisation: visual merchandising and promotions, shelf replenishment, non-moving items.
• Cash management: daily cashups and loss prevention.
• Customer service: deliver excellent service and maintain customer satisfaction.
• System administration: manage staff clockings and store security systems.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Analytical skills

Financial literacy

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business

Tools

ERP

Meat Matrix

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 (Non-Negotiable) Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 yearsâ experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership level.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Prior knowledge and experience in management of; Inventory/stock, buying, staff, products merchandising, costs and profitability of the store. Knowledge of stock management systems like ERP, Meat matrix, e.t.c Knowledge and understanding of FMCG environment and related legislation Management of perishable products with short shelf life especially in meat industry Basic Understanding of retail consumer behaviour and purchasing trends Basic Understading of the retail and meat market

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Demonstratable analytical skills. Basic Understanding of income statements, cash flows, stock management reporting, and all basic financial systems. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Exceptional customer service and people management skills. Energetic and self-starter.

Key Performance Areas

1. Stock Management
   • Stock Ordering
     • Place orders with factories and other suppliers
     • Follow up on orders
     • Manage deliveries, delivery dates and stock upon arrival
     • Manage stock order volumes
   • Stock Receiving
     • Receive ordered stock
     • Report delivery shortfalls, and damages
     • Follow up on non-received stock
     • Capture received stock on Meat Matrix
   • Stock controlling
     • Daily stock levels reporting
     • Run stock depletion reports- cashiers Balance off with stock receiving
     • Manage stock levels threshold
     • Manage stock shrinkage: stock losses/damages/dumpings
2. Housekeeping
   • Store cleanliness including, but not limited to all floors, bathrooms, office spaces, passageways, isles, packing areas, chillers, freezers, cashier till points and Deli (Hot Foods) area
   • Always maintain high level of HACCP standards throughout the store
   • Observe OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety) hazards and abide by the rules and regulations of the Act.
3. Employee Management
   • Employee Recruitment
   • Onboarding and Induction of new employees
   • Training and Development
   • Employee Relations (Discipline in the workplace)
   • Performance Management
   • Employee Wellness
   • Employee Motivation
4. Store Organisation
   • Display of products on the the shelf and create attractive displays at key points in the store ex: check-out ques
   • Be familiar with the merchandising material available from suppliers and ensure employees are familiar with all in-store (current) promotions
   • Re-arrangement of store shelves and products
   • Managing of non-moving items and display areas
5. Cash Management
   • Manage and assist with daily cash ups
   • Minimise cash losses
   • Manage picking up and dropping off of cash in the store
   • Manage cash on ATM
   • Manage safety of cash movement within the store
   • Manage and keep the safe secure and locked at all times
   • Customer Service Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Create a store that meets local needs by building an understanding of customer-product preferences.
   • Manage and analyse customer complaints to get insights for improvement of customer satisfaction Be the custodian of customer experience and lead brand loyalty Responding to customer complaints and comments promptly and accurately
   • Scan and analyse customer environment, purchasing patterns and initiate activities that will influence customer behaviour including attracting new and retain existing customers
6. System Administration
   • Manage staff clockings via ERS Maintain and understand the system Meat Matrix Manage and maintain CCTV cameras Ensure availability of physical security guards in store Manage the alarm system internally