Trainee Branch Manager

Lewis Stores (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Trainee Manager to oversee branch operations and ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about retail, demonstrate strong leadership, and possess a valid driver's license along with some management experience. Responsibilities include managing staff, enhancing customer service, and driving sales growth. This role offers a significant opportunity for personal development within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years Retail Management Experience required.
• Strong Leadership abilities are essential.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, motivate, and develop branch employees.
• Ensure compliance with security and stock handling procedures.
• Drive a low-cost business and manage financial responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Retail management experience

People management

Computer literacy

Education

Business related tertiary qualification

Job description

We are seeking a suitably qualified Trainee Manager to be trained to oversee branch operations and ensure alignment to the organizational business goals.

The ideal candidate needs to take ownership for their development and have a passion for retail and leading a team. Ideal candidates should have a formal qualification, driver's license and some retail and management experience.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 1-2 years Retail Management Experience
• Computer Literate.
• Strong Leadership abilities
• Management abilities – Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff

The role will

• Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch employees – thereby retaining a stable team delivering on business goals.
• Effectively implement the organization business model, manage the targets and operations in order to maintain a healthy, profitable business.
• Be responsible for excellent customer service in the Branch, by playing an active part during customer contact situations – thereby ensuring and maintain healthy customer relationship.
• Manage and control financial areas of responsibility to stay within the company accepted norms and manage risk to the business in this regard.
• Increase sales by ensuring good customer service, and stock management
• Ensure Stock loss is minimized through compliance with security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Drive a low-cost business according to company standard by controlling and managing the financial areas of responsibility.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are in accordance with company guidelines. (NCA & FAIS)
• Guide, manage and verify operations within the Branch to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory legalisations.
• People Management – training, mentoring, coaching and management of team members.?