Trainee Branch Manager

Pepkor Lifestyle; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking an experienced Trainee Branch Manager to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver superior customer service. You will manage staff, control finances, and ensure a safe, profitable shopping environment.

Key duties include sales management, stock control, merchandising, and teamwork. Applicants should hold a matric and have retail management exposure to enhance store profitability.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required or equivalent.
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sales management and achieving store targets.
• Administration and financial management of the store.
• Stock management and store presentation.
• Ensure safety and security procedures are followed.
• Support customer centricity and service excellence.
• Lead and develop the store team.
• Coordinate service department activities.
• Foster teamwork and self-management.

Skills

Business Acumen

Driving execution

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

People management

Planning and organising

Courage and confidence

Judgment and decision making

Customer centricity

Integrity

Can do attitude

Drive and Energy

Resilience

Education

Matric certificate

Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Job description

Introduction: We are looking for an experienced Trainee Branch Manager to join our fast-paced retail environment, where every day is unique and interesting. The primary focus of the role is to manage all areas of operations which include staff management, ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability. The ideal candidate should be able to implement strategies and foster a positive work environment.

Description: Ensure store profitability through the daily planning, leading, controlling and organizing of all resources, whilst ensuring superior customer service and a shopping environment that drives sales.

Key duties:

• Sales Management
• Administration and financial management
• Stock management
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety and security
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management
• Service Department
• Effective teamwork and self-management

Minimum requirements:

Qualification:

• Matric certificate
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Driving execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Courage and confidence
• Judgment and decision making
• Customer centricity
• Integrity
• Can do attitude
• Drive and Energy
• Resilience