Store Manager

Ares Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead their footwear and apparel store at V&A. The ideal candidate has retail experience and strong leadership skills, thriving in a dynamic environment connection to youth culture. This role offers an exciting opportunity with competitive perks including comprehensive health benefits, staff discounts, and performance-based incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Quarterly uniform allowance

50% staff discount

Performance incentive scheme

Long-service incentives

Employee Wellness Programme

Continuous employee development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience required.
• 3–4 years of retail experience essential.
• Extreme sports knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company's values.
• Drive sales and manage performance metrics.

Skills

Sales-driven

Leadership

KPI management

Passion for youth culture

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Store Manager – V&A

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Store Manager to lead our footwear and apparel store in V&A.

This role is perfect for a driven, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and has a deep connection to youth culture, skate, music, and fashion. The ideal candidate is sales- and KPI-driven, with strong leadership skills and the ability to act as a true brand ambassador.

Working with our team is demanding, challenging, and rewarding. No matter your role, you’ll see everyday as an opportunity to grow, inspire, and push boundaries. We’re building teams where everyone is an MVP — where collaboration, creativity, and connection drive success.

If you’re passionate about retail, culture, and leading a dynamic team — this is your chance to be part of something exciting.

Our Values

• We Will – Love Athletes
• We Will – Stand for Equality
• We Will – Fight on Together
• We Will – Create Fearlessly
• We Will – Always Connect
• We Will – Stay True
• We Will – Think Beyond
• We Will – Celebrate the Wins

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years management experience
• 3–4 years retail experience
• Extreme Sports knowledge advantageous

Perks & Benefits

• Work with a rapidly expanding distributor of aspirational brands
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Quarterly uniform allowance
• 50% staff discount for you and your family across all brands in the group
• Performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Access to a holistic Employee Wellness Programme
• Continuous employee engagement and development initiatives

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.