Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Prime Paint & Hardware is looking for a new store manager to join and lead our team. Candidates must be self-motivated, have positive leadership attributes, be computer literate and be able to work independently as well as with various teams. Prior management / supervisory experience of at least 3 years in a paint & hardware store environment is essential. Only suitable candidates who meet the requirements below will be considered.

Salary:

Negotiable on experience, please indicate salary expectation when sending your CV.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Marketing:

Ensure smooth and efficient running of the store through a range of customer, staff and sales focused responsibilities. Championing customer service excellence. Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover. Implementing sales initiatives to reach store targets / goals. Engaging with supplier representatives and communicating any current consumer promotions to the team. Handling of customer complaints in a professional and dignified manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Team Management:

Inspire, motivate, guide and develop your team by leading as an example. Build a team environment through weekly team meetings to share sales targets, upcoming promotions and get feedback from "on the ground" on how to improve. Recruit, lead and motivate the store team to maximise sales and provide exceptional customer service. New team member induction and "first day" training. Allocate tasks and monitor completion thereof. Team member performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining, resolving conflicts. Identifying areas of weakness within the team and training measures needed to improve.
Operations:

Overseeing of the day to day operations, administration, customer sales & service and overall management of the team to ensure the store runs smoothly to meet customer expectations. Opening and closing of the store. Safeguarding all keys / codes and adhering to all security procedures. Maintaining adequate stock levels to meet customer demand. AdHoc stock ordering of items to complete customer orders. Processing of all mistints / supplier returns and other stock related matters. AdHoc stock checks to the POS system including managing of bi-annual stock takes. Adhere to stock loss control in store. Reducing all slow-moving / aged stock. Writing off all colourants used for the month. Ordering of all stationary and supplies and ensuring control thereof. Attend all management meetings and compile monthly reports for review. Understand, accept and follow all company policies and procedures while ensuring all team members in the store adhere the same. Identify areas to improve operationally resulting in a better customer experience.
Finance:

Managing store finances, KPI's and stock levels. Maintain continuity, growth and profitability of the store. Daily cash-ups, banking and other in-house monetary controls. Ensuring all pricing changes are actioned correctly on shelf. Keep store spending within budget and identify opportunities to decrease expenses.

Requirements:

Behavioural requirement:

A strong passion for delivering customer service excellence Building and maintaining relationships Exceptional communication and people skills Innovation & change management Attention to detail and critical thinking Logical with organisational and time management skills Multitasking ability Thinking adaptability Taking ownership and responsibility Honesty in dealing with cash and finances
Minimum requirement:

3 years of paint & hardware retail management / supervisory experience Knowledge of paint & hardware products & applications Matric or equivalent Clear criminal record Reliable transport Bilingual (Advantageous) Ability to communicate effectively Financial acumen Merchandising principles

Computer proficiency in:

Microsoft 365 - Required Google Workspace Environment (Highly Advantageous) IQ Retail (Advantageous)
If you meet all these requirements please email a copy of your CV and salary expectation to: applications@primepaints.co.za

If you do not receive communication from us, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

Management or Supervisory: 3 years (Required) Paint & Hardware Retail: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Drivers Licence (Required)
Application Deadline: 2025/07/31