Store Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of Sales Experience as well as solid homeware retail product experience
• 2+ years in an Assistant Manager / Manager role
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
• High energy levels and strong focus

DUTIES:

• Maximize sales and control expenses
• Stock control and stock take weekly
• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orientating, and training employees
• Maintain store staff results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions
• Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories
• Secure merchandise by monitoring security systems and measures
• Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
• Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
• Set up effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows
• Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
• Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
• Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning
• Respond to customer complaints and comments
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Any other duties as and when may be required by Supervisor

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30 or Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00