Store Manager, Shop U76, Cradlestone Mall, Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Diswilmar AH, Krugersdorp

Bargain Books; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Store Manager at a leading bookstore, where your passion for books and customer service will shine. This role involves overseeing daily operations, driving sales performance, and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and staff. With a focus on community engagement and team development, you will play a key role in achieving sales targets and fostering a culture of excellence. If you have a knack for leadership and a love for literature, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a rewarding retail environment.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised Targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Voucher and Day Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of matric with 5 years experience in sales or retail.
• Experience managing staff in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and monitor sales targets.
• Lead and support team members while building customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Sales Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory Management

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Store Manager

REPORTING TO: Regional Manager

STORE: Shop U76, Cradlestone Mall, Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Diswilmar AH, Krugersdorp

Are you an experienced individual with passion, energy, enthusiasm, and a knack for creating a warm and welcoming environment for our people and customers?

We are looking for a bookstore manager with creativity, innovation, a commitment to customer service at the highest level, and extensive book knowledge. Flexibility and excellent organisational skills are also essential.

Our ideal candidate is willing to:

• Take responsibility to run a store like their own.
• Lead and support the Assistant Manager, Booksellers, and other colleagues while having fun together.
• Build relationships with Customers, Suppliers, and Authors.
• Drive performance so that the team can achieve the monthly sales budget and receive Incentives.

Key components for this job:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the store.
• Monitoring inventory and security controls.
• Monitoring daily and weekly sales to ensure monthly sales targets are achieved.
• Monitoring the quality of customer service throughout the store.
• Supervising, guiding, and supporting team members.
• Assisting in training and growing our people for internal promotion.
• Maximising sales and profits while minimising controllable expenses.
• Maintaining a commitment to a strong community presence.
• Overseeing bookstore events.
• Working on the sales floor, requiring physical activity.
• Prepared to work retail hours.

Qualifications required for this role:

• A minimum of matric with at least five years of experience within sales or retail.
• Minimum of 5 years of managing staff, preferably within a sales or retail environment.
• A diploma or degree would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to use industry and competitor knowledge to identify opportunities to drive sales.
• Experience with POS, inventory management, and merchandising in a fast-paced, rewards/performance-driven organisation.

Benefits:

• A personal (own) use Book Discount
• Incentivised targets
• Group Retirement Annuity
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Birthday Voucher and Day Off

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruitment – [e-mail]

With “CRADLESTONE STORE MANAGER” stated in the subject heading

Closing date: 07 May 2025

NB:Only successful candidates will be interviewed. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.