Retail Team Leader

Absolute Pets; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retailer is seeking a passionate Team Leader for their store in George, South Africa. The ideal candidate will achieve sales targets and ensure exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing stock, executing administrative tasks, and leading by example to develop the team. This role demands a strong leadership presence and expert knowledge of pet products to motivate staff and enhance their performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate and driven individual with leadership qualities.
• Expert knowledge on all products, capable of imparting knowledge to staff.
• Ability to manage staff performance and develop team capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve store sales and GP targets.
• Manage visual merchandising.
• Lead by example and provide World Class service.
• Ensure store is fully stocked and manage stock loss.
• Execute admin duties efficiently and oversee all admin functions.

Job description

Overview

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 190 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for a passionate and driven Team Leader to join the Absolute Pets family at one of our growing stores in George.

Responsibilities

Sales

• Achieve store sales and GP targets
• Visual merchandising management

Service

• Showing what World Class service looks like and help others to provide the World Class service

Stock

• Ensuring store is fully stocked and order placed accordingly.
• Execute all admin duties fully and efficiently
• Limit stock loss and shrinkage to below target levels
• Execute admin efficiently and completely.
• Oversee and responsible for all admin functions

Staff

• Management of all staff so that they are performing what is expected of them.
• Proud brand ambassador: Leading by Example
• Have expert knowledge on all products, imparting the knowledge to all staff.
• Developing self and team by pursuing own development and growth using the Individual Development plans (IDP)
• Act in accordance with the Absolute Pets culture and Values.