Trainee Manager(Internal Applications Only)

Cashbuild; Tugela Ferry; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild seeks a Trainee Manager for an assigned Store, with internal applications only. You will support the Store Manager in operational leadership, stock control, safety compliance and customer service to protect and grow market share.

You must have Grade 12, 2+ years retail management, a valid license, and solid accounting, HR, and administrative capabilities. Travel locally and manage day-to-day store performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years retail management experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local)
• Must have strong accounting skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Must have own transport and cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety (OHSA) and related laws
• Must have strong Human Resources skills
• Assist Store Manager on non-compliance actions
• Assist Store Manager in stock control and stock takes

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager to make immediate action on non-compliance identified
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Damage, Obsolete and Slow-moving stock
• Assist in Growth of market share and achieving sales budgets by category
• Implement Customer Service strategies and maintain audits above 95%
• Ensure safety, housekeeping and compliance with OHSA standards
• Manage cash, debtors, petty cash and daily banking in cooperation with Store Manager
• Recruit, induct and develop store staff; support succession planning

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

HR skills

Health & Safety

Administrative skills

Computer literacy

Pressure handling

Communication

Transport & phone

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Trainee Manager(Internal Applications Only)

About the job Trainee Manager(Internal Applications Only)

Description:

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirement:

• Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experience
• Valid Drivers license
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local)
• Must have strong accounting skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Must have own transport and cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation
• Must have strong Human Resources skills
• Assist the Store Manager to make immediate action on any non-compliance once identified
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Damage, Obsolete and Slow-moving stock items
  Key Performance Area:
• Strategic Management
• Assist the Store Manager to develop, implement and manage a Store Business Plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives as approved by the Divisional Manager and Operations Manager from time to time
  Grow and Protect Market Share
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in markets share in your Store as defined in the strategy plan
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to promote customer loyalty programmes (e.g. VIC, charge cards, etc)
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage the distribution of advertising material to ensure maximum efficiency
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the market
    
  Customer Service
  
  • Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategy
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%
    
  • Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain VIC client base
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgets
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suite the market
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys (implement action plans when required)
    
  Asset Control: Stock
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Store
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC process
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock take
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the store
    
  • End Control
    
  • IBT’s
    
  • Customer Returns
    
  • Receiving
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage and maintain physical measures
    
  Asset Control: Cash
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Store
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage daily Banking
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and overs
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit Cards
    
  Asset Control: Fixed Assets
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of racking and displays
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external)
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintenance of forklift and generator
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systems
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of the Safe
    
  Human Resource Management
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to recruit and Induct all Employees
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Store
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the Store
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy and Company benchmarks
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to ensure open communication/relations (CARE Meetings, CB Mail) with the Store Employee Committee
    
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Employee Relations
  Store Safety (OHSA) Standards
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
    
  • Ensure Checklists complete
  • Appointment of Safety Reps as per OHSA Act
  • Report Incidents
  • Assist the Store Manager to record all incidents
  Store Trading Standards
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping standards
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage Merchandising standards
  • Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planograms
  • Assist the Store Manager to maintain Yard and Parking Areas
  Profitability
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budget
  • Assist the Store Manager to manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks, and budgets
  CB Way
  
  • Assist the Store Manager to achieve the Audit Benchmark - Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in Store (Internal Audit Results)
  • Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain controls and disciplines
  • Assist the Store Manager to implement Corrective Action Plans where necessary
  Competencies:
  
  Leadership
  
  • Takes the lead.
  • Inspires others.
  • Takes responsibility.
  • Gives employees their own responsibilities.
  • Stimulates and uses input from others.
  • Shows appreciation for good performance.
    
  Result-oriented
  
  • Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
  • Has a clear goal in mind.
  • Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
  • Finishes the job in time.
    
  Planning
  
  • Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
    
  • Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
    
  • Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
    
  • Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
    
  • Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
  • Sets priorities.
    
  Delegating
  
  • Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
    
  • When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
    
  • Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
    
  • When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
    
  • When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
  • Regularly checks the progress of delegated work
  Performing under pressure
  
  • Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
    
  • delivers good results under pressure.
    
  • persists when faced with setbacks.
    
  • continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
  • maintains an even performance under pressure.
    
  Market orientation
  
  • Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
    
  • Actively seeks market information.
    
  • Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
    
  • Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
  • Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.
    
  Integrity
  
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
    
  • keeps promises.
    
  • creates realistic expectations.
    
  • is sincere.
    
  • handles sensitive information carefully.
  • shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.
    
  Accuracy
  
  • Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
    
  • Works in an orderly fashion.