Job Opportunities

Our client, a proudly South African, local supermarket chain that provides customers with affordable groceries that are of great quality is currently looking for a Retail Manager for their branch in the upper highway area.

Requirements and Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience working in a managerial position in a large retail environment.
• Enthusiastic and dynamic team leader
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and resourcefulness
• Strong leadership and customer management abilities.
• Customer service-oriented with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes

 Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar is preferred

 Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the store and ensure smooth and effective running.
• Maintain constant and effective contact with customers and staff and ensure great customer experiences and monitor the financial performance of the store
• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and existing customers and other person in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts and maintaining inventories.
• Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotions, and display plans.
• Analyse operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
• Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
• Provide a safe and clean store environment to protect employees and customers.
• Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.
• Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.