Store Manager, Shop Ug70, I'Langa Mall, Penny Gum St, West Acres, Mbombela

Bargain Books; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail book industry is seeking a passionate Store Manager in Mbombela. The ideal candidate will lead the store team while ensuring excellent customer service, managing inventory, and driving sales performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with a strong retail background to enhance the customer experience at this popular bookstore.

Benefits

Personal book discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Voucher and Day Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in sales or retail required.
• Experience in staff management in a sales or retail environment is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to leverage competitor knowledge for sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations and monitor inventory.
• Supervise and support team members and ensure high-quality customer service.
• Drive performance to achieve monthly sales targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Sales Performance

Education

Matric qualification

Diploma or Degree (advantage)

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory Management

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Store Manager

REPORTING TO: Regional Manager

STORE: Shop UG70, I'langa Mall, Penny Gum St, West Acres, Mbombela

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 responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day store operations.
• Monitoring inventory and security controls.
• Tracking daily and weekly sales to meet monthly targets.
• Ensuring high-quality customer service throughout the store.
• Supervising, guiding, and supporting team members.
• Assisting in training and developing staff for internal promotion.
• Maximising sales and profits while minimising controllable expenses.
• Maintaining a strong community presence.
• Overseeing bookstore events.
• Working on the sales floor, requiring physical activity.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A minimum of matric qualification with at least five years of experience in sales or retail.
• At least 5 years of staff management experience in a sales or retail environment.
• A diploma or degree is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage industry and competitor knowledge to identify sales opportunities.
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and merchandising in a fast-paced, performance-driven organisation.

Benefits include:

• Personal 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 –

Subject line: NELSPRUIT STORE MANAGER

Closing date: 11 June

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.