Retail Assistant Store Manager: Lead Team, Drive Sales

Mr Price Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary with increases

Employee discounts

Health and wellness program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Mr Price Group in Gauteng seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to join their vibrant retail team in Tembisa. You will work with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage stock, and lead a team of associates, ensuring an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong customer service, and effective inventory control, with opportunities to grow within a busy retail environment in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role.
• Strong understanding of retail sales techniques and customer service principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Reside in or near Tembisa, Gauteng, or be willing to commute.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, inventory management, and staff supervision.
• Assist in training, coaching, and motivating the sales team to achieve individual and store sales targets.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are maintained and that products are displayed attractively and logically.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations professionally and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in inventory counts, stock replenishment, and loss prevention activities.
• Open and close the store as required, ensuring all procedures are followed correctly.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Deputize for the Store Manager in their absence.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Team motivation

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Mr Price Group in Gauteng seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to join their vibrant retail team in Tembisa. You will work with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage stock, and lead a team of associates, ensuring an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong customer service, and effective inventory control, with opportunities to grow within a busy retail environment in Gauteng.