Store Manager - BUCO George

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Profitability: Ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through cost management and maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identify new business opportunities, take calculated risks, and generate innovative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximizing sales.
2. Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
3. Procurement, Stock Control, and Merchandising: Ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with procurement policies, stock levels are optimal, and stock losses are controlled.
4. Maintain Stock Variances: Maintain optimal stock levels.
5. Financial Management: Compile the Store budget in line with the agreed operating plans and ensure adherence. Monitor and control all financial processes in line with best practices and company procedures.
6. Customer Service: Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints. Coordinate promotions, advertising, and public relations to enhance the Brand's market share in line with company procedures.
7. Accountable for Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service, and overall management of branch employees.
8. Operational Analysis: Analyze operational information to diagnose problems and successes in the business, enhancing successes and addressing problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
9. People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop, and manage employees to meet store objectives. Apply company policies and best practice principles to maintain a harmonious work environment.
10. Legislative Compliance and Corporate Governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and take appropriate action regarding legal matters.
11. Promote Company Values and Culture: Uphold and promote the company's values and culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferably Financial or Management diploma
• 5-10 years retail experience
• Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position
• Previous industry-related experience
• Financial acumen
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
• Understanding of merchandising principles
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (preferable)