Senior Retail Manager

RPO Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive company is seeking a Senior Retail Manager to lead operations at their hypermarket dealership in Centurion, Gauteng. The successful candidate will oversee a large team, drive sales performance, and ensure exceptional customer service. A strong retail management background with 10+ years of experience is required. This role also involves developing sales strategies, managing stock levels, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Salary: negotiable

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in retail management, preferably within a hypermarket or large-format store.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, merchandising and customer service best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dealership ensuring seamless functioning across all departments.
• Lead and motivate a team of over 230 employees to achieve performance and sales targets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies, promotions and customer engagement initiatives.

Skills

Retail Management

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Leadership Experience

Merchandising

Store Management Experience

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Retail Management or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

A reputable automotive company is seeking a Senior Retail Manager to lead operations at their hypermarket dealership in Centurion Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a large team driving sales performance and ensuring exceptional customer service while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dealership ensuring seamless functioning across all departments
• Lead and motivate a team of over 230 employees to achieve performance and sales targets
• Develop and execute sales strategies, promotions and customer engagement initiatives
• Manage stock levels, merchandising and store layout to optimize sales performance
• Analyze sales data and KPIs to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics and finance teams to enhance overall efficiency
• Conduct training sessions, performance reviews and implement staff development programs
• Handle customer escalations with professionalism and empathy

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in retail management, preferably within a hypermarket or large-format store
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a retail environment
• Strong knowledge of retail operations, merchandising and customer service best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in retail systems, reporting tools and performance tracking
• Matric essential; tertiary qualification in Retail Management or Business Administration advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly and deliver results in a high-volume environment

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today: contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website or email us your CV.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients. RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Mining. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Sales Experience, Forklift, Customer Service, Store Management Experience, Management Experience, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Sales Management, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1