Store Manager (Gauteng)

O'Brien Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Store Manager in Johannesburg to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of retail management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing the customer experience. Your role will involve team mentorship, budget management, and ensuring top operational standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ proven retail store management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Tech-savvy with exposure to retail management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your team for exceptional customer service.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and daily banking.
• Oversee stock control and inventory management.
• Ensure high visual and operational standards in the store.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Financial acumen

Inventory management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma / Degree in Retail / Management

Tools

SAP

Unisolv

Qlikview

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Store Manager

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!