Job Description

Tekkie Town is offering a challenging opportunity for the position as an Assistant Manager for our store in Retail Crossing, whereby you will be leading a team of staff. This role will report directly to the Store Manager of Tekkie Town. Our ideal candidate should be based in Roodepoort or surrounding areas.

If you are looking are looking for a Company that offers support, recognition, coupled with a fun working environment, then this is the Company you should join!

As an Assistant Manager working for Tekkie Town you will be responsible for administration of the store, ensuring that the store maximizes the profitability of the branch, eradicating stock losses, controlling expenses and effectively managing people.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Computer Literate, MS Office xe2x80x93 proficient in Word Outlook, Excel, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a management role.

• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.

• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.

• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.

• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven?

• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.

• Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.

• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

• Ability to lead and drive a team.

• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.

• Own transport and driver's license would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met.

• Ensuring the Storexe2x80x99s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Ensuring that stock losses are under the bench mark.

• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.

• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).

• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.

• Our Assistant Manager's play an active part in the succession planning, coaching, and developing their own team.

• Ensure all employees adhere to companyxe2x80x99s Standard Operating Procedures.

• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture within your store.

• Responsible for the opening and closing of the store.

Applicants will need to be prepared to undergo evaluations/ assessments and interviews if and as required.

If you have not heard from the company within 10 days of the closing date may consider your application as unsuccessful.

Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Tekkie Town a division of Pepkor Speciality to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information.

Please note: In terms of the Tekkie Town policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to internal applicants who meet the competencies and minimum requirements for the position. Preference will also be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

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