Store Manager

Speciality; Mdantsane; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

CODE is seeking a Store Manager to oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring smooth and effective running. You will motivate the sales team, implement store-specific strategies and promotions, manage controllable expenses, and train new staff to deliver excellent customer experiences through product knowledge and stock availability.

Responsibilities include housekeeping to a high standard, keeping up with latest fashion trends, minimizing stock losses, and leading a team to meet sales

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Three to five years retail experience as an Assistant Manager/Supervisor.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills.
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage.
• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers.
• Accurate and efficient till operation skills.
• A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining quality standards/housekeeping.
• Willingness to consistently apply Company values and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff.
• Managing staff.
• Managing budgets (P&L, Payroll).
• Maintaining statistical and financial records (Daily, weekly and monthly administration).
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
• Overseeing pricing and stock control.
• Maximizing profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so.
• Visual Merchandising & Housekeeping.
• Inventory Management (Stock Management).
• Ensure The Base equipment is secured and accounted for.
• Be aware of health & safety rules.
• Understand The Base daily/weekly/monthly sales targets.
• Produce a The Base specific action plan to minimize stock loss.

Skills

Computer literate

Good communication skills

Customer care skills

Team leadership

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

CODE is seeking to employ a Store Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day activities. The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store making sure it runs smoothly and effectively.

Their duties include motivating sales teams, creating business (store specific) strategies, implementing promotional material, managing controllable expenses, training new staff, also providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, excellent housekeeping, latest fashion trends, and minimizing stock losses.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Three to five years retail experience as an Assistant Manager/Supervisor.
• Computer Literate
• Good communication skills
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage.
• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers
• Accurate and efficient till operation skills
• A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining
• Quality standards/housekeeping standards, willingness to take initiative if a job needs to be done
• Very good record of attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to consistently apply Company values and Company policies and procedures in all aspects of your work
• Good understanding of company VM strategy in terms of stock intensity and SKU availability
• Good planning, delegation skills and the ability to lead a team
• High stress tolerance
• Ability to work trading hours of the shopping center
• Understand the receiving procedure
• Ability to maintain the stockroom's layout and specification

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff.
• Managing staff
• Managing budgets (P&L, Payroll)
• Maintaining statistical and financial records (Daily, weekly and monthly administration)
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
• Overseeing pricing and stock control.
• Maximizing profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so.
• Visual Merchandising & Housekeeping
• Inventory Management (Stock Management)
• Ensure The Base equipment is secured and accounted for
• Be aware of health & safety rules
• Understand The Base daily/weekly/monthly sales targets
• Produce a The Base specific action plan to minimize stock loss

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Applicants who submit their application confirm that by applying for this position you consent and authorise the Company to utilise your personal information for purposes of your application and the processing of your personal information.