Retail Assistant Store Manager - Lead & Merchandising

Mr Price; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in their absence. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards, staff management, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. Candidates should have management experience, particularly in clothing retail. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role. The position offers an opportunity to impact store performance positively while ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing people.
• Previous experience managing a department.
• Previous clothing retail experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Relieve store manager during absences.
• Maintain company standards of housekeeping and merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures.
• Assist store manager in staff management.
• Oversee the cash office to minimize stock loss.
• Introduce sales initiatives to reach store targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong admin skills

Decision maker

Organizational skills

Planning

Leadership

Enthusiastic

Ethical and great integrity

Honesty

Proactive

Self-motivated

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4

Job description

A leading retail company seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in their absence. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards, staff management, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. Candidates should have management experience, particularly in clothing retail. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role. The position offers an opportunity to impact store performance positively while ensuring excellent customer service.