Retail Store manager

The Legends Agency; George; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national brand in the automotive and energy solutions sector is seeking a dynamic Retail Store Manager to oversee daily operations and profitability. The role involves driving sales, ensuring compliance, and leading staff in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Market-related salary package

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in retail sales and/or marketing.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic store operations to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Monitor and manage inventory, contracts, and financial reports.
• Lead and manage staff performance, training, and development.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Organisational abilities

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma in Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

A leading national brand in the automotive and energy solutions sector is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Retail Store Manager to oversee its retail store's daily operations and profitability based in Empangeni. This well-established organisation thrives on delivering customer excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth through teamwork, integrity, and innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive strategic store operations to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Monitor and maintain merchandise availability, pricing policies, and promotional activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal controls.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage inventory, contracts, and financial reports to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead and manage staff performance, training, and development.
• Oversee the implementation of security measures and risk management.
• Promote cost-efficiency and contribute to the stores budget planning and expenditure control.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum Education: Grade 12 / Matric.
• Preferred: Diploma in Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years experience in retail sales and/or marketing.
  • Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Skills:
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written).
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, and organisational abilities.

Package & Remuneration

• Market-related salary package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career development and growth within a values-driven and supportive environment.