SUMMARY:
Retail Store Manager in Secunda, Mpumalanga
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide an oversight and leading all operations of the store in ensuring that the store functions smoothly while optimizing profits.
The role will promote and increase customer traffic to the store by improving customer satisfaction levels and ensuring stock availability to customers at all times.
POSITION INFO:
JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12
Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageous
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial or leadership level.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Prior knowledge and experience in management of Inventory/stock, buying, staff, products merchandising, costs and profitability of the store.
Knowledge of stock management systems like ERP, Meat Matrix, e.t.c.
Knowledge and understanding of FMCG environment and related legislation.
Management of perishable products with short shelf life especially in meat industry.
Understanding of retail consumer behaviour and purchasing trends.
Understanding of the retail and meat market.
SKILLS REQUIRED
English Proficiency (read, write and speak). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Demonstratable analytical skills.
Understanding of income statements, cash flows, stock management reporting, and all basic financial systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Exceptional customer service and people management skills.
Energetic and self-starter.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’S)
JOB ACTIVITIES
1. Stock Management
Stock Ordering
Place orders with factories and other suppliers
Follow up on orders
Manage deliveries, delivery dates and stock upon arrival
Manage stock order volumes
Stock Receiving
Receive ordered stock
Report delivery shortfalls, and damages
Follow up on non-received stock
Capture received stock on Meat Matrix Stock controlling Daily stock levels reporting
Run stock depletion reports- cashiers Balance off with stock receiving
Manage stock levels threshold Manage stock shrinkage: stock losses/damages/dumpings
2. Housekeeping
Store cleanliness including, but not limited to all floors, bathrooms, office spaces, passageways, isles, packing areas, chillers, freezers, cashier till points and Deli (Hot Foods) area.
Always maintain high level of HACCP standards throughout the store.
Observe OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety) hazards and abide by the rules and resolution of the Act.
3. Employee Management
Employee Recruitment
Onboarding and Induction of new employees
Training and Development
Employee Relations (Discipline in the workplace)
Performance Management
Employee Wellness
Employee Motivation
4. Store Organisation
Display of products on the the shelf and create attractive displays at key points in the store ex: check-out ques.
Be familiar with the merchandising material available from suppliers and ensure employees are familiar with all in-store (current) promotions.
Re-arrangement of store shelves and products
Managing of non-moving items and display areas
5. Cash Management
Manage and assist with daily cash ups.
Minimise cash losses.
Manage picking up and dropping off of cash in the store.
Manage cash on ATM.
Manage safety of cash movement within the store.
Manage and keep the safe secure and locked at all times.
6. Customer Service
Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Create a store that meets local needs by building an understanding of customer-product preferences.
Manage and analyse customer complaints to get insights for improvement of customer satisfaction
Be the custodian of customer experience and lead brand loyalty
Responding to customer complaints and comments promptly and accurately.
Scan and analyse customer environment, purchasing patterns and initiate activities that will influence customer behaviour including attracting new and retain existing customers
7. System Administration
Manage staff clockings via ERS.
Maintan and understand the system Meat Matrix.
Manage and maintain CCTV cameras.
Ensure availability of physical security guards in store.
Manage the alarm system internally.
