Store Manager - East London

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer is looking for a Store Manager in East London, Eastern Cape. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of in-store retail experience and a proven track record in managing staff effectively. Responsibilities include staff training, customer focus, and ensuring store standards. The role offers a competitive basic salary along with benefits such as a car allowance, medical aid, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical Aid

Pension

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• 5 years in-store retail (sales) experience required.
• 3 years Store Management experience required.
• Strong numeric competency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on customer satisfaction.
• Manage and train staff effectively.
• Ensure store compliance with merchandising standards.

Skills

In-store retail experience

Store Management experience

Computer literacy (Outlook, MS Word / Excel)

Verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

The biggest sports retailer in Southern Africa, has the following management position available in the East London, Eastern Cape region :

Minimum Requirements :

• 5 years in-store retail (sales) experience
• 3 years Store Management experience
• Matric / Grade 12 (or equivalent qualification)
• Proven track record in shrinkage- and expense control, budgets and exceptional customer service
• IR experience will be an advantage
• Staff Management (15 - 20 staff)
• Computer literate (Outlook, MS Word / Excel), including strong numeric competency
• Good verbal- and written communication skills, target driven and exceptional leadership skills

Key Duties :

Customer Focus

Staff Management

Training- and Development of Store Team

Community Involvement

Profit-minded Financial Acumen

Administration

Store- and Merchandising Standards

Merchant Mentality

Protection of Company Assets

Key Competencies / Attributes :

Personal Energy and Drive

People and Management Skills (Ethical Leadership)

Speed to Execute

Attention to Detail

Affinity for Product and Ability to Sell

Promoting- and Supporting Change

Personal Organization- and Effectiveness

Business Acumen

Ability- and Eagerness to Learn

Remuneration includes a basic salary, car allowance and additional Company benefits including Medical Aid, Pension and Staff Discount.

Please send a concise CV (no more than 3 pages)

The company is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce."

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