RETAIL STORE MANAGER / EAST LONDON – Our client in the packaging industry is looking to recruit a Store Manager.

Min. Requirements:

Minimum Grade 12/NQF 4, Retail tertiary qualification would be advantageous
At least two years proven experience in managing people, preferably in a retail and supply chain environment
Strong planning and organizing skills
Customer Service orientated and how to deal with customers
Computer literate – MS Windows and Office
UNISOLV system experience would be an advantageous
Any food packaging, baking and butchery ingredients experience would be advantageous
Valid driver’s license and access to own transport
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.

Responsibilities:
Managing direct reports working in the retail shop.
Organizing and control of staff for the following areas:
Receiving – Ensure compliance to receiving standards
Stock management and control – Ensure stock is managed in the store accurately at all times
Store Merchandising – Ensure all shelves are merchandised and stocked at all times according to retail standards
Cash Control – Ensure cash and payments are balances on daily basis
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 store
Maintain shop and all equipment
Managing the store in terms of opening and closing times and staff reporting to the incumbent
Manage store as Profit Centre and ensure operation is profitable
Facilitate accurate quarterly stock takes
Manage shop staff payroll queries and inputs (Leave/Timesheets etc.,)

Salary: Market related (Based on experience)
Undertaking: Crim check will be conducted on successful Candidate

APPLICATION PROCESS: Online applications will receive preference, ensure you upload a head and shoulder photo, alternatively e-mail CV with qualifications, references and a recent head and shoulders photo to solutions@workafrica.co.za, ensure you use " RETSTOREMAN " as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 3 weeks