Store Assistant Manager/ Retail Managers

Milton Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading national retail group is seeking an experienced Store Assistant Manager / Retail Manager in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of retail management experience, preferably in FMCG or supermarket environments. Responsibilities include managing store operations, leading teams to achieve operational excellence, and ensuring high customer service levels. Strong experience in stock control, merchandising, and reporting is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ retail management experience, preferably in FMCG or supermarket environments.
• Proven ability in store operations, stock control, merchandising, and team leadership.
• Strong customer service and sales performance skills.
• Experience with admin processes, reporting, and retail systems.
• Valid driver’s license essential.

Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations and performance.
• Manage and lead teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversee stock control, replenishment, and shrinkage.
• Maintain merchandising and promotional standards.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.

Skills

Retail management experience

Store operations

Customer service

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced Store Assistant Manager / Retail Managers to join a leading national retail group within the health and wellness sector.

This role is suited to hands‑on leaders with strong operational experience and the ability to drive store performance, manage teams, and maintain high customer service standards.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ retail management experience (FMCG / supermarket environment preferred)
• Proven experience in store operations, stock control, merchandising, and team leadership
• Strong understanding of customer service and sales performance
• Experience with admin processes, reporting, and retail systems
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license (essential)
• Own reliable transport (advantageous depending on role level)

Key Responsibilities

• Support overall store operations and performance
• Manage and lead teams to ensure operational excellence
• Oversee stock control, replenishment, and shrinkage
• Maintain merchandising and promotional standards
• Ensure high levels of customer service
• Assist with staff scheduling, performance, and daily admin