Retail Assistant Store Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discount

Career development

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations, drive sales, and ensure excellent customer service. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to develop leadership skills, manage staff, oversee visual merchandising, inventory, and shift scheduling, including weekends.

If you have retail experience, strong communication, and a passion for a positive shopping experience, this is a chance to grow with a respected brand

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Ability to contribute to sales targets and customer satisfaction.
• Understanding of retail operations, visual merchandising and inventory control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate a team.
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic computer literacy.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in daily store operations and workflows.
• Supervise and coach retail associates to maintain a productive team.
• Support sales targets through effective selling and customer engagement.
• Maintain visual merchandising and ensure a clean, organized store.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints promptly.
• Participate in stock counts, receiving, and merchandising.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Sales targets

Visual merchandising

POS systems

Computer literacy

Team motivation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Retail Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Kimberley . This role is crucial in supporting the Store Manager to ensure the smooth and profitable operation of the store. You will play a key part in driving sales, managing staff, and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. The ideal candidate has prior retail experience, strong leadership potential, and a passion for creating a positive shopping experience. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain further experience in retail management and contribute to the success of a respected brand in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Supervise and coach retail associates, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Support the achievement of sales targets through effective sales strategies and customer engagement.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the store is clean, organized, and presentable.
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints, aiming for swift and satisfactory resolutions.
• Participate in inventory management tasks, including stock counts, receiving, and merchandising.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment, with at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to sales targets and customer satisfaction.
• Good understanding of retail operations, visual merchandising, and inventory control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Employee discount on store merchandise.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and dynamic team culture.
• An exciting role within the retail landscape of Kimberley .