Store Manager(External Applications Only)

Cashbuild; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Store Manager (External Applications Only) to protect and grow market share and lead the store in line with company strategy.

The role demands strong leadership, HR management, safety and admin skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

If you have grade 12 and extensive retail management experience, apply now to join a team focused on customer service, asset control, and profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with 3+ years retail management experience or 5+ years.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety and local OHSA legislation.
• Must have Business acumen and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic store plans aligned with divisional strategy.
• Grow sales, transactions and market share within budget.
• Oversee customer service delivery and loyalty programs.
• Control shrinkage, store assets and safety compliance.
• Manage staffing, succession planning and staff relations.
• Ensure store standards, merchandising and housekeeping.

Skills

Retail management

Business acumen

Leadership

Administrative skills

HR management

Health and safety

Driver's license

Own transport

Computer literacy

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Store Manager(External Applications Only)

About the job Store Manager(External Applications Only)

Description:

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related retail management experience or 5 (five) years related retail management experience
• 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
• Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence
• Must have own 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

Key Performance Area:

Strategic Management

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Divisional strategy and strategic initiatives

Grow and Protect Market Share

• Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives
• Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rdparty credit
• Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets.
• Ensure Store Business plans are implemented and updated when required

Customer Service

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the store
• Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained within the store as per company policy
• Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market

Asset Control

• Manage and control shrinkage within the Store as per policy
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed)
• Managing Debtors within the Store
• Analyze security requirements and recommend changes in the Store.
• Ensure physical security measures in the store are implemented and maintained.

Business Trade Licenses (Countries)

• Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable

Human Resource Management

• Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company and Division strategy
• Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the store
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum and staff.
• Ensure training & Development is in place for the store.
• Manage Employee Relations within the store

Maintaining Store Standards

• Conduct daily floor walks
• Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIP's) where necessary
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in the Store
• Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards
• Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to
• Ensure ready for business is implemented within the stores
• Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition

Stock Management

• Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy
• Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy
• Implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy
• Manage the slow moving stock as per policy
• Implement excess stock action plans as per policy

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

• Manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure all required checklists are completed
• Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the store as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation
• Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents

Expense management

• Manage the Store to the Financial Model and benchmarks
• Maintenance of expenses in line with budget within the store

Insurance Claims Administration

• Report all incidents to the relevant insurer.
• Liaison with relevant insurer on the claim particulars and validity of the claim
• Submission of documentation to the relevant insurer.

Management of CB Way

• Implement and maintain controls and disciplines as per the CB Way

Leadership

• Is enthusiastic, knows how to inspire others, connects people.
• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.
• Stimulates and uses input from others.
• Shows appreciation for good performance.
• Result-oriented
  • Being focused on achieving objectives and results, persevering in the face of adversity.
  • Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere.
  • 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.
• Planning
  • 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
  • Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
  • When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
  • Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
  • When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
  • When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
  • Regularly checks the progress of delegated work
• Performing under pressure
  • Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
  • delivers good results under pressure.
  • persists when faced with setbacks.
  • continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
  • maintains an even performance under pressure.
• Market orientation
  • Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
  • Actively seeks market information.
  • Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
  • Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
  • Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.
• Integrity
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
  • keeps promises.
  • creates realistic expectations.
  • is sincere.
  • handles sensitive information carefully.
  • shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.
• Accuracy
  • Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
  • Works in an orderly fashion.
  • Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
  • Prevents mistakes.