Retail Store Manager

Overview

Our Client in the Packaging Industry is seekinga Retail Store Manager to join their team.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Retail tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• 2 + proven experience in managing people, preferably in a retail and supply chain environment
• Unisolv system experience would be advantageous
• Any food packaging, baking, and butchery ingredients experience would be advantageous
• Valid driver's license and access to own transport

Job Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports working in the retail shop
• Organising and control of staff for the following areas:
  • Receiving – Ensure compliance with receiving standards
  • Stock management and control – Ensure stock is always managed in the store accurately
  • Store Merchandising – Ensure all shelves are merchandised and always stocked according to retail standards
  • Cash Control – Ensure cash and payments are balanced daily
• Stock is ordered timeously from all suppliers
• Driver sales and promotional activity to meet and exceed monthly targets
• Manage and create promotional activity programs for the store
• Maintain shop and all equipment
• Managing the store in terms of opening and closing times and staff reporting to the incumbent
• Manage the store as a Profit Centre and ensure the operation is profitable
• Facilitate accurate quarterly stock takes
• Manage shop staff payroll queries and inputs (Leave/Timesheets etc,)
• To act as shop COVID-19 Compliance Officer and the responsibilities thereof

Key Competencies / Skills

• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure paying strict attention to detail
• Good standard of numeracy
• Honest and required integrity to work with cash and stock.
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Customer Service orientated and how to deal with customers
• Computer literate – MS Windows and Office