Store Manager - Buco Acornhoek

The Building Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in building materials is seeking a Store Manager for their Acornhoek branch. The role requires driving profitability through effective management of store operations, employees, and finances. Responsibilities include maximizing sales, managing inventory, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience and be able to motivate teams while maintaining high operational standards. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing store operations and employees.
• Ability to analyze operational data and diagnose issues.
• Proficiency in applying company policies and best practice principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability through effective management.
• Ensure operational continuity and growth.
• Compile and monitor the store budget.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Financial analysis

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job description

Store Manager - BUCO Acornhoek

Drive and grow the profitability of the store through effective management of employees, finances, and technology while ensuring efficient application of the company’s policies and best practices to exceed all stakeholders’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the store by managing costs and maximizing sales turnover and returns.
• Identify new business opportunities, take calculated risks, and generate innovative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximizing sales.
• Interpret business objectives into an operating plan for the store together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager.
• Ensure inward logistics run smoothly, products are purchased in line with the company’s procurement policies, stock levels are kept at optimal levels, and stock losses are controlled.
• Maintain optimal stock levels.
• Compile the store budget in line with the agreed operating plans and ensure all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively and coordinate promotions, advertising, and public relations to enhance the brand’s market share in line with company procedures.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, administration, customer sales and service, and overall management and control of branch employees.
• Analyze operational data to diagnose problems and identify success areas.
• Enhance successes and address problems with the Operations Management Support Team.
• Inspire, motivate, guide, develop, and lead employees to meet the store’s objectives, applying company policies and best practice principles to maintain a harmonious labor environment.
• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant legislation and take appropriate action on all legal matters.
• Uphold and promote the company values and culture.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Wholesale Building Materials