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Assistant Store Manager
Job summary
A leading retail chain in Gqeberha is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive store performance and ensure high levels of customer service. You will oversee inventory management, develop staff, and ensure compliance with company policies, fostering a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate should have proven retail management experience and a passion for customer service.
Qualifications
- Proven retail management experience required.
- Strong leadership and motivation skills are essential.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills are needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive store performance to exceed sales targets.
- Oversee effective inventory controls.
- Ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Train, develop, and motivate staff for success.
Skills
Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for retail and people development? Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Store Manager and take ownership of a high-performance environment that thrives on operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and team growth.
- Drive store performance to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Maximise income streams through effective promotion of add-ons, GP, and other revenue channels.
- Ensure consistent implementation of merchandising and marketing standards.
- Attract and retain a strong and loyal customer base.
- Oversee inventory controls and ensure effective stock management.
- Monitor store performance in line with stock availability and customer demand.
- Ensure exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations.
- Review and act on Mystery Shopper reports and customer feedback.
- Resolve product and service-related complaints quickly and effectively.
- Lead by example in reinforcing a customer-first culture among staff.
- Train, develop and motivate staff to reach full potential.
- Plan for succession and promote internal growth.
- Manage performance consistently and fairly.
- Foster a positive, engaging and productive working environment.
- Ensure strict adherence to company policies, systems, and procedures.
- Oversee daily administrative duties, including cash-ups, safe checks, alarm checks and maintenance of admin files.
- Proven retail management experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Target and results-oriented mindset
- Passion for customer service and retail excellence
Retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
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