Shop Manager

Jsm Business Services And Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A business recruitment service in Gauteng seeks an experienced sales manager to oversee wholesale sales and inventory management. Candidates must possess at least Matric, 5 years FMCG experience, and ideally, knowledge in the seafood industry or food retail. Responsibilities include cold calling, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years FMCG experience is required.
• Experience in the seafood industry or food retail is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage wholesale sales cold calling for new and existing clients.
• Track inventory movement and manage stock expiry.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are practiced.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Matric

Tools

SAP CitTech

Job description

Introduction

Manage the effective running of the department by achieving set targets without compromising Food Safety or Quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated: Ability to work with little supervision
• A willingness to learn
• Strong ability to multitask
• Open to change and learning new systems
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Must be flexible due to work demands

• Must have own reliable vehicle
• Well presented

Key Responsibilities

• Wholesale sales cold calling for new and existing clients for new business
• Calculating and monitoring of gross profit percentages
• Staff management and enforcing of company policies and procedures
• Tracking of inventory movement and expiry dates
• Planning and execution of promotional activities
• Monthly stock takes, balancing and management thereof
• Internal and 3rd party purchasing of stock
• Ensuring purchase orders match up to stock received
• Staff Management
• Ensuring that health & safety and food safety regulations are practiced and adhere within the department
• Opening & closing of shop daily
• Marketing the company brand and products on all social media platforms
• Daily till point register cash-ups and balancing thereof
• Ensuring banking is done daily

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric
• SAP CitTech Experience
• At least 5 years FMCG experience
• Seafood Industry or Food Retail will be an added advantage