Assistant Store Manager Somerset Mall

SUMMARY:
The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and driving sales performance.

POSITION INFO:

Assistant Store Manager Somerset Mall
Retail | R10,000 - R13,000 basic + commission, annual bonus, and benefits

About Our Client
Our client is a respected retail brand with a growing presence across South Africa, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving and performance-oriented environment. Their focus is on building customer loyalty through outstanding service and maintaining strong teams who drive results.

With a supportive culture and career development opportunities, they provide the right environment for ambitious retail leaders to advance their careers.

The Role: Assistant Store Manager Somerset Mall
The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and driving sales performance. This hands-on leadership role requires someone who can motivate a team, resolve challenges, and consistently deliver strong results while maintaining brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily operations and staff leadership

• Manage scheduling, staff rotations, and operational planning

• Monitor and drive sales performance to achieve KPIs and targets

• Coach, mentor, and support team members to improve performance

• Maintain visual merchandising and store presentation to brand standards

• Resolve customer queries while ensuring exceptional service delivery

• Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable team culture

About You

• Minimum 3 years of retail supervisory or management experience

• Matric certificate required; additional retail/management qualifications advantageous

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage teams

• Confident in handling staff performance management and conflict resolution

• Goal-driven with the ability to monitor and achieve KPIs

• Detail-focused, reliable, and resilient under pressure

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays (5 working days per week with 1 guaranteed weekend off per month)