Store Manager (Cape Town)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a Store Manager to lead a busy fashion retail environment, driving profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. You will mentor your team, manage budgets, oversee stock and merchandising, and ensure flawless promotional execution while maintaining high visual and service standards.

A passion for customer experience and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) – Diploma/Degree in Retail/Management is a plus.
• 5+ years’ proven retail store management experience.
• Strong leadership, people management, and financial acumen.
• Tech-savvy with exposure to SAP/Unisolv/Qlikview (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow your team to deliver top‑notch customer service
• Manage store budgets, expenses, and daily banking
• Oversee stock control, inventory, and shrinkage management
• Ensure flawless promotional execution and eye‑catching merchandising
• Keep the store in top condition, aligned with high visual and operational standards
• Build strategies that grow market share and keep customers coming back

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial acumen

SAP/Unisolv/Qlikview

Education

Matric, Diploma/Degree in Retail/Management preferred

Tools

SAP/Unisolv/Qlikview

Job description

Store Manager (Cape Town)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Store Manager to take ownership of a busy retail environment. You’ll be the driving force behind profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow your team to deliver top‑notch customer service
• Manage store budgets, expenses, and daily banking
• Oversee stock control, inventory, and shrinkage management
• Ensure flawless promotional execution and eye‑catching merchandising
• Keep the store in top condition, aligned with high visual and operational standards
• Build strategies that grow market share and keep customers coming back

What You’ll Bring

• Matric (Grade 12) – Diploma/Degree in Retail/Management is a plus
• 5+ years’ proven retail store management experience
• Strong leadership, people management, and financial acumen
• Tech‑savvy with exposure to SAP/Unisolv/Qlikview (bonus)
• Resilient, hands‑on, and passionate about customer experience

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and lead a vibrant team in a fashion‑forward environment, we’d love to hear from you!