Assistant Store Manager – Queenstown
| Location | Queenstown, South Africa |
| Date Posted | April 18, 2021 |
| Category |
Management
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | ZAR |
Description
Our client within the retail / FMCG sector, seeks an experienced Assistant Store Manager to be based in Queenstown.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for management of Store
- Provide quality and personalised service to customers
- Inventory control and ensure Food safety and hygiene control
- Prepare and process the retail shifts for the stores
- Staff Management and HR related responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Store Managers and staff
- Responsible for ensuring the correct processes are implemented to increase efficiency
- Assessing stock levels and assisting on the floor as required
- Monitoring stock movements and current stock holdings
- Reporting on rate of sales; compiling movement reports
- Responsible for monitoring promotions
- Reporting during management meetings and providing solutions for store improvement
Desired Experience & Qualification
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Matric Certificate
- Strong Computer Literacy
- A minimum of 2 year’s related experience
- Previous experience in the retail / FMCG sector essential
- Completed Tertiary Qualification in retail management would be highly advantageous
- Previous experience with staff management essential
- Familiar with labour laws – sick leave, negligence etc.
- Strong command of English
- Extensive experience with maintaining and controlling inventory (perishables; stock management; rotations; wastage control, ordering, etc.)
- Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene control
- Valid driver license and own vehicle
- Candidate must reside in Queenstown or be willing to relocate to Queenstown
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holiday
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES;
- Strong management skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Planning and organisational skills
- Customer – service orientation
- Enthusiasm
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
- Maintain high level of confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Friendly and approachable
- Ability to function within a fast – paced environment
Package & Remuneration
Salary: Comparative market-related salary of R25 000.00 negotiable, dependent on candidate experience.
Benefits: Provident fund contribution and contribution to a medical allowance