Job Description

Our client in the Household Products industry is currently looking for a Relief Store Manager, in Western Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing a range of homeware products that meet their company's standards of quality, style, and affordability.
• Rotate from time to time in stores within the Western Cape to relieve store managers in their absence.
• Lead the store team in all aspects of store operations.
• Day-to-day management of the store.
• Take responsibility for the training & development of team members.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Management team.
• Drive sales through applying sales techniques and standards as well as identifying innovative new solutions to support sales growth.
• Always ensure and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure appropriate merchandising standards.
• Control expenses and payroll budgets.
• Manage the staff experience and handle personnel issues.
• Model outstanding customer service practices for the team and ensure associates consistently deliver excellent customer service.
• Involved in managing one or more of the following operations: Back of House operations (Receiving/Administration/systems), Merchandising, Point of Sale/Front End operations, Selling Floor, Returns, and all individual departments instore.
• Assisting/support management team in all areas of store operations, service, and merchandising.
• Human Resource Initiatives including but not limited to staffing, hiring, and staff scheduling.

• Grade 12.
• Relevant Business/Administration qualification xe2x80x93 Retail Management Diploma or Degree would be advantageous.
• 4+ Years retail experience with administrative and people management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
• An excellent understanding of retail.
• Proficiency in stock management, cost control and cost management.
• Genuine interest in the companyxe2x80x99s brand and products.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and extended retail hours.
• Own transport.

• R15 000 per month.

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