Senior Retail Manager - Pretoria

Ad Talent Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Retail Manager to lead operations at their dealership. The role involves managing a team, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in retail management and a relevant tertiary qualification. In this fast-paced role, you will oversee daily operations, implement sales strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in retail management, preferably in a hypermarket or large-format store.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dealership.
• Lead and manage a team of sales staff to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and monitor sales strategies and customer engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Retail Management or Business Administration

Job description

Who We Are :

A dynamic South African company focused on simplifying and enhancing the car buying and selling experience.

Who We’re Looking For :

We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Senior Retail Manager to lead operations at our dealership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a dynamic team of sales staff, driving performance and ensuring exceptional customer service across all departments.

What You’ll Do :

• Oversee daily operations of the dealership, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of sales staff to achieve performance targets
• Implement and monitor sales strategies, promotions and customer engagement initiatives
• Manage inventory levels, rotation and merchandising standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements
• Analyse sales reports and KPIs to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics and finance teams to optimise store performance
• Conduct regular staff training and performance evaluations

What You Need :

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in retail management, preferably in a hypermarket or large-format store
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising and customer service
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in retail systems and reporting tools
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Tertiary qualification in Retail Management or Business Administration