Store Leader

Cape Union Mart; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in George, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and ensure store profitability. Candidates must have at least 5 years of store management experience and 8 years in retail. Responsibilities include effective stock management, financial oversight, and delivering exceptional customer service. Effective communication skills and a clear criminal record are essential. Join a company that values leadership and positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience.
• Clear Criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales budget by exceeding daily and monthly targets.
• Manage financial aspects to ensure store profitability.
• Ensure proper stock management to minimize loss.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Financial Management

Relationship Building

Stock Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Location: George, Western Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Job Description

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
• To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately.
• Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
• Implement all company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining health & safety practices

Behavioural Requirements

• Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
• Inspirational leadership & passion
• Taking ownership
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
• Thinking adaptability
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Minimum Requirements

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.