Trainee Branch Manager

Pepkor Lifestyle; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a Trainee Branch Manager to join our fast-paced retail environment in Roodepoort. You will manage daily operations, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service while safeguarding profitability.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, planning resources, and maintaining a positive work environment to foster growth and branch success. Matric is required; a retail management diploma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required or equivalent.
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous.
• Experience in retail management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all store operations and staff.
• Drive sales, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee stock management and stock integrity.
• Ensure store presentation and merchandising meets brand standards.
• Maintain safety and security protocols.
• Lead effective teamwork and self-management.

Skills

Business acumen

Execution drive

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

People management

Planning & organising

Courage & confidence

Judgment & decision making

Customer centricity

Integrity

Can do attitude

Drive & 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