Retail Branch / Store Manager

Recruit-Well Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail management company in Gauteng is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee operations in the East Rand area. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving sales targets. Candidates must have a Matric certificate and a minimum of 5 years of retail management experience. The salary range is R25K – R30K, with no additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of retail management experience.
• Strong management and coaching skills.
• Proactive nature with high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the branch.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
• Achieve sales targets and manage costs.

Skills

Management and coaching skills

Organizational skills

Inter-personal skills

Sales orientation

Communication skills

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Retail ERP programs

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

BRANCH MANAGER (RETAIL)East Rand (Gauteng)R25K – R30K basic salary.

There are no benefitsThe Branch Manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for the successful operation of the store, managing the employees of the branch, the achievement of sales targets and budgets, and for execution of company initiatives within the branch.

BRANCH RETAIL HOURSThe branch is open Monday to SundayMonday – Friday : 08h

• h30pmSat : 08h
• h30Sun : 09h
• h00Management is expected to be at the store 45 minutes to 60 minutes before the branch opens.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlan and direct the day-to-day activities of the branch.Ensure excellent customer satisfaction, alwaysSeek ways to better promote the store, the product offerings and service within the store.Develop and maintain the store attractiveness, presentability & cleanliness.Ensure the branch is always adequately staffed by : Initiating hiring in a timely manner when staff leave or when seasonality demands itDeveloping an appropriate scheduling plan for staffSupervise and assist staff (there are 6 staff currently) in the areas of customer service, product knowledge, store maintenance, execution of promotions, company initiatives, branch administration and ensure that all staff are adequately trained to carry out their respective roles.Achieve sales and other targets, managing all controllable costs, with an overall view of maintaining profitability of the branch.Ensure product display in store is in line with merchandising guidelines.Ensure a strong system of inventory management is implemented and maintained, with specific focus on : Adequate inventory levels of appropriate products in conjunction with procurementMinimizing out of stocks in the branchImplementing stock counts in line with group directionEnsuring ordering is done accurately and in a timely mannerMaintaining contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing processMinimizing shrinkages and write-offsProduct range GP% targets are met by ensuring correct pricing and accurate capturing of receipts.Ensure branch administration is operating effectively and in line with company SOP's.Always ensure the safeguarding of the company assets within the branch.Ensure the store always remains clean and presentable.Personnel management, including selective HR duties.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMatric certificateIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft office programs, specifically Outlook and ExcelGood level of skill on retail ERP programs5-7 years retail management experiencePREFERRED SKILLSStrong management and coaching skillsStrong organizational & planning skillsStrong inter-personal skillsGood sales and customer service orientationGood communication skillsProactive by natureMust have a high level of integrity and honestyPlease email an UPDATED CV to -

Desired Experience & Qualification

MUST have a MINIMUM of 5 years experience working as a RETAIL BRANCH / STOREMatric essential.

Package & Remuneration

Salary : R28K - R30K basic salary.There are no benefits.