Retail Sales Manager

Express Employment Professionals; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa seeks a Retail Manager to oversee merchandising, stock control, and team training. Candidates should possess retail experience, be team players, and demonstrate leadership qualities. The role involves achieving sales targets, advertising products, and reporting on performance metrics. A proactive approach to product development and market intelligence is essential.

Qualifications

• Retail experience required.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising of products to stimulate increased sales.
• Advertising of products (within and out of store).
• Purchasing of stock.
• Cash control including cash-up receipts and processing.
• On the job training of staff.
• Achievement of sales and GP budgets.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Merchandising of products to stimulate increased sales
• Advertising of products (within and out of store)
• Purchasing of stock
• Stock control including stock levels etc.
• Introduction of new products and ranges
• Cash control i.e. cash-up receipts and processing
• Sales to calling customers
• Security of the sales area
• Budgeting and targets for sales and expenses
• Promotions within the sales area and externally
• Effective housekeeping
• On the job training of staff
• Maintenance and measurement of service and staff
• Introduction of sales procedures and maintenance thereof
• Marketing Intelligence and pricing
• Pricing structures and Price lists
• Control of delivery vehicle
• Some administration duties
• Morale and team building
• Discount structures
• Work extended hours when necessary

Measurement :

• Achievement of sales and GP budgets
• Achievement of expense budgets
• Overall growth
• Initiative in new developments concerning products

Reporting :

• Monthly reporting on sales, GP and expenses

Personality :

• Presentable
• Team player
• Leader
• Trader
• Enthusiastic
• Retail experience