Assistant Store Manager (40Hr) -@Home Livingspace - Sandton City

With a vision to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa, The Foschini Group (TFG) consists of 29 stylish local and international retail brands.

We are an innovative force with a passion for retail. The @Home Division is the leading choice for quality Homeware and Furniture products in South Africa, with stores located in prime shopping centres in Southern Africa. Our @Home East Rand Retail store requires an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about our brands and would like to join a leading Homeware and Furniture Retailer.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support the store leadership in developing and managing the team, and support the store to achieve maximum customer service experience. Your key areas of responsibilities will include:

1. The ability to support the store management team to provide outstanding leadership to the store team.
2. Ensuring the team executes operational excellence through a customer-centric mindset.
3. Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store.
4. Allocating time effectively; handling multiple tasks and completing priorities.
5. Driving performance through the store KPI's (e.g., turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals, etc.).

Must have:

1. A Matric certificate.
2. Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience.
3. High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and situations.
4. A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently.
5. Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.
7. Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.