Store Manager For Vans

Ares Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in Cape Town is seeking a passionate and experienced Store Manager for their V&A Waterfront store. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a sales-driven mindset, thriving in a fast-paced retail environment. A minimum of 2 years in management and knowledge of extreme sports are essential. The role offers comprehensive health benefits, staff discounts, and a dynamic team-centric work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Quarterly uniform allowance

50% staff discount for you and your family

Performance incentive scheme

Long-service incentives

Access to Employee Wellness Programme

Continuous employee development initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in management.
• 3-4 years of retail experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales-driven

Knowledge of extreme sports

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Store Manager – V&A Waterfront

We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Store Manager to lead our footwear and apparel store in V&A. This role is perfect for a driven, energetic individual who thrives in a fast‑paced retail environment and has a deep connection to youth culture, skate, music, and fashion.

The ideal candidate is sales‑ and KPI‑driven, with strong leadership skills and the ability to act as a true brand ambassador. Working with our team is demanding, challenging, and rewarding.

No matter your role, you’ll see every day as an opportunity to grow, inspire, and push boundaries.

We’re building teams where everyone is an MVP — where collaboration, creativity, and connection drive success. If you’re passionate about retail, culture, and leading a dynamic team — this is your chance to be part of something exciting.

Our Values

We Will – Love Athletes
We Will – Stand for Equality
We Will – Fight on Together
We Will – Create Fearlessly
We Will – Always Connect
We Will – Stay True
We Will – Think Beyond
We Will – Celebrate the Wins

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years management experience
• 3–4 years retail experience
• Extreme Sports knowledge advantageous

Perks & Benefits

• Work with a rapidly expanding distributor of aspirational brands
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Quarterly uniform allowance
• 50% staff discount for you and your family across all brands in the group
• Performance incentive scheme
• Long‑service incentives
• Access to a holistic Employee Wellness Programme
• Continuous employee engagement and development initiatives

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent

Application Questions

• What is your notice period?
• Why do you want to work for the Brand?
• To your knowledge do you have any close friends or family members that work for the Ares Holdings group?
• Which organisation do you currently work for?
• What is your current job title?
• What is your current monthly Cost to Company?
• What is your minimum monthly cost to company expectation for this role?
• Where in Cape Town are you based?

Work Location

In person