Trainee Branch Manager

Lewis Stores; Durban; On-site; ZAR 220 000 - 280 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Durban is seeking a Trainee Manager to oversee branch operations and align with business goals. The ideal candidate should have a passion for retail, leadership skills, and at least 1-2 years of retail management experience. Responsibilities include motivating staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing finances, and minimizing stock loss. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a Matric qualification. This role offers opportunities for development within the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• 1-2 years of retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff.
• Ensure compliance with security and financial norms.
• Deliver excellent customer service by engaging with customers.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Retail Management Experience

Computer Literate

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Business related tertiary qualification

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• A Matric / Grade 12 educational qualification.
• Business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 1-2 years Retail Management Experience.
• Computer Literate.
• Strong Leadership abilities

Responsibilities

Management abilities – Manage, lead, motivate, develop and empower branch staff Responsibilities.

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.