Trainee Store Manager: JHB Centres - Ackermans

The primary focus of the Store Manager position would be to maintain top standards in all areas of responsibility:- customer service, the achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor, shrinkage and cost control, day-to-day store administration, stock image, visual merchandising, the pro-active management, people management, motivation and training and development of your team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize the sales of the store through the effective implementation of business processes.
• Generate and exceed sales budget and growth.
• Optimize profit through the effective management of costs. (To manage cost within budget)
• Ensure professional HR practices in staffing and talent processes.
• Effective stock management in your store.
• Exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure subordinate effectiveness through effective leadership and clear communication and management of job performance.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure a climate of productivity and positive morale by living the Company values.
• Manage your store according to the business plan to ensure optimal brand and store image representation.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Be energetic and a self-starter
• 3 years of retail experience which includes at least one year in a management position
• Outstanding merchandise management, stock and cost control skills
• A focus on customer service
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A Proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• The ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage