The purpose of the Store Manager is to effectively plan, control and monitor the performance of his / her departments to ensure that they operate at an optimal level.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Profitability:
Develop strategies to meet sales, GP, and sales/m targets, plan and evaluate promotions, analyze rate of sales per product category.
Stock Management:
Maintain ideal stock levels, manage ordering/delivery schedules, conduct spot checks and stock counts, and improve stock turns.
Pricing & POS:
Ensure accurate pricing, up-to-date POS, and competitive price adjustments.
Waste & Expense Control:
Reduce shrinkage and wastage while managing expenses within budget.
Hygiene & Housekeeping:
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized store, ensure compliance with hygiene standards and equipment maintenance.
People Management:
Lead, train, and coach staff, conduct performance reviews, manage shifts, rosters, and leave cycles, communicate updates.
Security & Compliance:
Enforce security procedures, safeguard assets, and ensure legal compliance.
Key Requirements:
Skills:
Strong management, communication, negotiation, and coaching skills.