Store Manager - Carpentry & Growth Leader

Cashbuild; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild seeks a Cabifit Manager in Louis Trichardt, South Africa to protect and grow market share and profit in-store in line with company strategy. The role requires strong leadership, Health & Safety compliance, and end-to-end store management, including stock control, customer service, and delivery operations.

You will drive profitability, supervise staff, manage asset and cash controls, and implement action plans to stay competitive while maintaining high service levels and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar Position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related Retail / wholesale experience management experience or 5 (five) years related Retail / wholesale experience.
• Experience in carpentry products and cutting & edging would be an advantage.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have well developed Business Acumen.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy).
• Must have strong Leadership Skills.
• Must have strong Administrative Skills.
• Must have own transport and cell phone.
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local OHSA and/or neighbouring Countries legislation.
• Must have strong Human Resources Management Skills.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and follow up of quotations to generate sales.
• Quote process and control Special Orders.
• Ensure estimations and cutting list correct and completed within the agreed timeframe.
• Conduct Competitor Analysis to ensure competitiveness of the Store.
• Ensure the minimising of wastage and customer complaints through accurate calibration of machines according to cutting list.
• Ensure the minimising of wastage and customer complaints through accurate reading and interpreting of cutting lists.
• Ensure that the performance of daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on machinery is carried out.
• Promote Loyalty Programmes (VIC and Charge Card Customers).
• Manage an efficient delivery service and ensuring that the correct rates are charged.
• Ensure deliveries dispatched within the required time limit.
• Ensure delayed deliveries are communicated with Customer and appropriate arrangements made and agreed to with the Customer.
• Grow and protect Profitable Market Share
• Develop Action Plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the market.
• Order stock.
• Manage and control shrinkage within the Store.
• Manage Wall-to-Wall Stock-Take.
• Manage damage, obsolete and slow-moving stock items.
• Analyse security requirements and implement changes.
• Implementing and monitoring the Customer Service Strategy.
• Reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service.
• Grow and maintain Customer and VIC client base.
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market.
• Take action on Customer Surveys (implement Action Plans when required).
• Ensure effective Employee scheduling planned and implemented to provide exceptional Customer service.
• Manage Debtors
• Manage Petty Cash.
• Manage daily Banking.
• Manage shorts and overs.
• Manage Credit Cards.
• Maintenance and protection of racking and displays.
• Maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external).
• Maintenance of Forklift and Generator.
• Maintenance of cutting and edge machinery
• Maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systems.
• Maintenance and protection of the Safe / Vault.
• Maintenance and protection of items listed on Asset Register.
• Recruit and Induct all Employees.
• Ensure Training and Development (certification and succession / back up plans) is in place for the Store.
• Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company benchmarks.
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum.
• Manage Employee Relations.
• Manage the performance management processes.
• Manage Safety aspects in line with local OHSA and/or neighbouring Countries legislation.
• Ensure Checklists complete.
• Appointment of Safety and first aid Reps as per OHSA.
• Report Incidents to line manager & risk department
• Take immediate action on any non-compliance once identified.
• Record all OHASA incidents.
• Ensure all Forklift Operators have a valid Forklift Drivers Licence.
• Ensure all Workshop Staff are signed off as Compliant.
• Ensure safe working conditions of all safety equipment.
• Manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks, and budgets.
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in Store
• Implement and maintain controls and disciplines.
• Implement Corrective Action Plans (PIP) where necessary.
• Ensure the minimising of wastage through effective quality control of the cutting and edging process and accurate calibration of machines according to cutting list
• Ensure the minimising of wastage through effective quality control of the reading and interpreting of cutting list
• Perform accurate estimating calculations according to the customer specifications
• Provide accurate estimates to the customer
• Provide accurate picking / cutting lists as per customer requirements and estimation performed
• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.
• Stimulates and uses input from others.
• Shows appreciation for good performance.
• Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
• Has a clear goal in mind.
• Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
• Finishes the job in time.
• Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
• Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
• Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
• Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
• Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
• Sets priorities.
• Delegating work in a structured manner.
• Providing enough space and responsibility to perform tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Administrative skills

Business acumen

Work under pressure

Computer literacy

Driver’s license

Communication

Team management

Customer service

HR management

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Carpentry products

Cutting & edging

Job description

Cashbuild seeks a Cabifit Manager in Louis Trichardt, South Africa to protect and grow market share and profit in-store in line with company strategy. The role requires strong leadership, Health & Safety compliance, and end-to-end store management, including stock control, customer service, and delivery operations.

You will drive profitability, supervise staff, manage asset and cash controls, and implement action plans to stay competitive while maintaining high service levels and safety