Junior Retail Store Manager (Clothing Retail) - George

JUNIOR RETAIL STORE MANAGER (CLOTHING RETAIL) / GEORGE – This position will be responsible for managing an individual store through Marketing and Operational plans. Duties will include marketing, administrative, logistics, HR, sales and operations.

Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12

NQF 5/6 or Diploma in Retail/Business Management preferable

Valid Driver’s license – Code 08 (Copy to be submitted with application)

2 – 5 years’ experience in Sales/Retail/Operations environment either as an Assistant Manager or Manager

Competencies

Strong Leadership/People Management skills

Excellent decision-making ability

Strong analytical skills

Excellent time management

Teamwork orientation

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Key Accountabilities

Asset Management – Responsible for the branch, ensure the store is kept neat and tidy and co-ordination of repair and maintenance in the store.

Stock Control – Responsible for all stock and held accountable for all overages and shortages, prepare requisitions to replenish stock, identify and report slow selling items, conduct stock takes

Merchandising – Co-ordinate the layout of shelves and merchandise of seasonal and sale displays, identify new ways of promoting merchandise, ensure housekeeping standards are met, Manage quality and quantity aspects of the merchandise assortments.

Marketing and Sales – Manage the implementation of all marketing promotions to ensure maximum sales, prepare and direct staff who are preparing displays, actively participate in promotions, stay up to date with advertising trends, provide Leadership to staff, stay current with products, marketing and pricing, achieve and exceed store targets, Organise special promotions sales and events, Initiate changes and improvements Admin and Cash

Management of Staff – Assign employees to duties, Encourage, assist and train employees, manage performance and develop staff, ensure procedures and policies are being adhered to and enforce disciplinary action where required, determine when temp. staff required, recruit staff, attend and facilitate meetings

Security / Risk – Manage all aspects of the business, monitor security staff and ensure they are alert in performing their duties, Ensure Health & Safety Standards are met

Customer Service – apply Customer service in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, Train staff in Customer services, assist with customer queries and complaints, satisfy Customer needs and attract Clientele

Undertakings

MIE, Credit Check

Criminal check

Fraud check

Qualification verification

Psychometric Assessment

Salary: Market related

Application Process:

Apply online or e-mail application CV with qualifications and recent head & shoulder photo to , use “STORE MANAGER WC” in the subject of the e-mail. If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful