Trainee Manager Stores

Pick n Pay; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Bloemfontein invites applications for a role designed to develop into a store manager. The role offers exposure to multiple departments within one of South Africa’s largest supermarket chains.

The incumbent should have Matric, 2-3 years retail experience (ideally with some departmental management exposure), and be prepared to relocate between stores. A credit and criminal check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Matric Essential.
• 2-3 years retail experience advantageous.
• 1-3 years departmental manager experience advantageous.
• Must be successful in at least 2 competency based interviews.
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores.
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check.
• Must have a valid South African ID.
• Drivers Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up).
• Adhere to security procedures.
• Ensure merchandise/display standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular quality checks; stock must be rotated.
• Remove damaged/expired stock; prevent wastage/damages; check pricing labels.
• Complete administration accurately and on time.
• Analyse and update relevant information/documentation; take required actions.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Advise customers on products; listen to requests and provide required products or services.
• Monitor budgets and take required actions.
• Analyse department profitability; make recommendations or take actions.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Matric Essential

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest supermarket chain store in South Africa and gain insight and understanding of store operations by working in various departments. This is a career path to become a store manager

• Matric Essential
• 2- 3 years retail experience advantageous
• 1 – 3 years departmental manager experience advantagious
• Must be successful in at least 2 competency based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must have a valid South African ID
• Drivers Licence is essential

• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
• Damaged/expired stock is removed Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary
• Plan and implement sales promotions
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services.
• Monitor budgets and take required action
• Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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