Sales Manager - Retail

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Employee discounts

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead retail operations in Soweto. You will drive store performance, manage a team of sales associates, and ensure outstanding customer experiences on the shop floor.

You will develop sales strategies, monitor metrics, and coach staff to achieve targets while maintaining inventory controls and visual merchandising standards. This is a full-time role with bonuses and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail sales management with strong understanding of retail operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve targets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of sales metrics and performance analysis.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with POS systems and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of retail sales associates to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to drive store revenue and customer traffic.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze trends, and implement action plans for improvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are met and exceeded.
• Manage inventory, visual merchandising, and store operations to optimize sales.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching to sales staff.

Skills

Retail sales management

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Sales analytics

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Manager to lead their retail sales operations in the Soweto area. This role is responsible for driving store performance, managing a team of sales associates, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. You will develop and implement sales strategies, monitor performance metrics, and foster a positive and productive sales environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to make a significant impact on store success and contribute to the company's overall growth, working directly on the retail floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of retail sales associates to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to drive store revenue and customer traffic.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze trends, and implement action plans for improvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are met and exceeded.
• Manage inventory, visual merchandising, and store operations to optimize sales.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching to sales staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail sales management, with a strong understanding of retail operations .
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve targets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of sales metrics and performance analysis.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the retail sector.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment.