Store Manager

Aresholdings; 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. In this role, you will drive sales performance, manage a dynamic team, and act as a brand ambassador. The ideal candidate brings retail management experience and a deep connection to youth culture. This position offers comprehensive health benefits, employee discounts, and incentives for performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Quarterly uniform allowance

50% staff discount

Performance incentive scheme

Long-service incentives

Holistic Employee Wellness Programme

Continuous employee engagement

Qualifications

• 2+ years management experience in retail.
• 3-4 years of retail experience.
• Knowledge of extreme sports is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store focusing on sales and KPIs.
• Act as a brand ambassador and foster store culture.
• Manage daily operations and develop the team.

Skills

Sales-driven

Leadership

Customer experience management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Store Manager – V&AStore 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 with 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.

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

Responsibilities

Lead the footwear and apparel store in V&A with a focus on delivering strong sales and KPI performance.

Act as a brand ambassador and foster a positive, energetic store culture.

Manage daily operations, drive customer experience, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

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.