Retail Manager - Sporting Goods

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Employee discounts on merchandise

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic Sandton retail environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton invites an experienced Retail Manager to lead a flagship sporting goods store. You will drive sales, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional customer service while guiding a team of sales associates.

The role requires at least 5 years in retail management, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of sporting goods trends. You will oversee store operations, promotions, visual merchandising, and performance targets to ensure outstanding results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of retail management experience, preferably in sporting goods.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets and manage P&L statements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent knowledge of sporting goods products and current market trends.
• Proficiency in retail management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, and visual merchandising.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve individual and store targets.
• Oversee inventory management, stock control, and ordering processes to ensure product availability.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and customer experience.

Skills

Retail management

Sales leadership

Inventory management

Customer service

POS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Retail Manager to lead their flagship sporting goods store in the upscale area of Sandton . This role requires a leader with a passion for sports and a proven ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and provide exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for overseeing store operations, leading a team of sales associates, and ensuring the store meets and exceeds performance targets. The ideal candidate possesses strong retail management skills and a deep understanding of sporting equipment and apparel trends within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, and visual merchandising.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve individual and store targets.
• Oversee inventory management, stock control, and ordering processes to ensure product availability.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and customer experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of retail management experience, preferably in sporting goods.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing P&L statements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent knowledge of sporting goods products and current market trends.
• Proficiency in retail management software and POS systems.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with attractive bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant employee discounts on merchandise.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing retail group.
• A stimulating retail environment in the heart of Sandton .