Store Assistant Manager (Gauteng)

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

2308111285

Date posted:

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Store Assistant Manager

About the Role
As Store Assistant Manager, you’ll be the right hand to the Store Manager — helping lead the team, hit sales targets, and keep operations seamless. A mix of people leadership, stock management, and customer service will be at the heart of what you do.

What You’ll Do

Support in daily store operations and achieving sales targets
Manage stock flow, shrinkage, and bi-annual stock takes
Oversee floor merchandising, promotional execution, and pricing standards
Handle customer requests, complaints, and compliments
Manage Click & Collect and online store processes
Assist with HR tasks: scheduling, leave, performance management, and training

What You’ll Bring

Matric (Grade 12) – Retail/FMCG qualification advantageous
5+ years’ retail/FMCG experience across departments
At least 3 years’ supervisory/leadership experience
Strong people management and customer service skills
Tech-competent (MS Office, SAP/Unisolv a plus)
Resilient, adaptable, and a problem-solver

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