ROM(External Applications Only - Ezakheni)

Cashbuild Limited; Ezakheni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild Limited is seeking an experienced Store Manager for an external application in Ezakheni, South Africa. The role focuses on protecting and growing profitable market share in line with company strategy, while leading store operations, customer service, asset control and HR activities.

You will manage strategic plans, drive sales growth, ensure compliance with OHSA and trade licenses, and develop staff through effective leadership and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years related retail management experience or 5 years related retail management experience.
• Must have well developed business acumen.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy).
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must have strong administrative skills.
• Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence.
• Must have own cell phone.
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local OHSA and/or neighbouring Countries legislation.
• Must have strong Human Resources Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store aligned with the Divisional strategy and initiatives.
• Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget and achieve sales objectives.
• Manage and promote loyalty programs and 3rd party credit; develop action plans to defend markets against competitors.
• Ensure effective Customer Service strategy and Delivery Service in-store.
• Manage shrinkage, protect assets and debtors; monitor security requirements and OHSA compliance.
• Ensure up-to-date trade licenses where applicable; oversee HR management including succession planning and staff relations.
• Maintain store standards through daily floor walks, PIP implementation, housekeeping, merchandising, and readiness for business.
• Oversee stock management, including ordering, damaged stock, obsolete stock and slow-moving stock.
• Implement and maintain CB Way controls, discipline, planning, delegation and performance under pressure.
• Lead with planning, integrity, client focus, and personal development to achieve store objectives and maintain market competitiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Work under pressure

Business acumen

Human Resources management

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Driver's license

Cell phone

Own transport

Job description

ROM(External Applications Only - Ezakheni)

Ezakheni A, South Africa P&L-Areas & Cabifit

About the job ROM(External Applications Only - Ezakheni)

Description:

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related retail management experience or 5 (five) years related retail management experience
• Must have well developed business acumen
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence
• Must have own cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and / or neighbouring Countries legislation
• Must have strong Human Resources Management skills

Key Performance Area:

Strategic Management

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Divisional strategy and strategic initiatives

Grow and Protect Market Share

• Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives
• Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rdparty credit
• Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets.
• Ensure Store Business plans are implemented and updated when required

Customer Service

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the store
• Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained within the store as per company policy
• Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market

Asset Control

• Manage and control shrinkage within the Store as per policy
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed)
• Managing Debtors within the Store
• Analyze security requirements and recommend changes in the Store.
• Ensure physical security measures in the store are implemented and maintained.

Business Trade Licenses (Countries)

• Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable

Human Resource Management

• Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company and Division strategy
• Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the store
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum and staff.
• Ensure training & Development is in place for the store.
• Manage Employee Relations within the store

Maintaining Store Standards

• Conduct daily floor walks
• Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIP’s) where necessary
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in the Store
• Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards
• Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to
• Ensure ready for business is implemented within the stores
• Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition

Stock Management

• Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy
• Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy
• Implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy
• Manage the slow moving stock as per policy
• Implement excess stock action plans as per policy

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

• Manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure all required checklists are completed
• Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the store as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation
• Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents

Expense management

• Manage the Store to the Financial Model and benchmarks
• Maintenance of expenses in line with budget within the store

Insurance Claims Administration

• Report all incidents to the relevant insurer.
• Liaison with relevant insurer on the claim particulars and validity of the claim
• Submission of documentation to the relevant insurer.

Management of CB Way

• Implement and maintain controls and disciplines as per the CB Way

Leadership

• Is enthusiastic, knows how to inspire others, connects people.
• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.
• Stimulates and uses input from others.
• Shows appreciation for good performance.
• 
  Result-oriented
  
  • Being focused on achieving objectives and results, persevering in the face of adversity.
    
  • Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere.
    
  • Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
    
  • Has a clear goal in mind.
    
  • Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
    
  • Finishes the job in time.
    
  Planning
  
  • Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
    
  • Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
    
  • Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
    
  • Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
    
  • Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
    
  • Sets priorities.

Delegating

• Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
• When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
• Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
  
• When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
  
• When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
  
• Regularly checks the progress of delegated work
• Performing under pressure
• Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
  
• delivers good results under pressure.
  
• persists when faced with setbacks.
  
• continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
  
• maintains an even performance under pressure.
  
• 
  Market orientation
  
  • Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
    
  • Actively seeks market information.
    
  • Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
    
  • Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
    
  • Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.
    
• 
  Integrity
  
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
    
  • keeps promises.
    
  • creates realistic expectations.
    
  • is sincere.
    
  • handles sensitive information carefully.
    
  • shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.
    
  Accuracy
  
  • Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
    
  • Works in an orderly fashion.
    
  • Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
    
  • Prevents mistakes.
    
  • Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.
    
  Client focus
  
  • Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
    
  • Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
    
  • Shows involvement in the client's problem.
    
  • Makes clients feel welcome.
    
  • Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality
    
  Personal development
  
  • Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
    
  • Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
    
  • Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
    
  • Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
    
  • Asks for feedback in order to learn