Job Description

To complete the Trainee Management programme withing the time frame acquring the knowledge & skill set in becoming a Reatil Store Manager.
Minimum Requirements

Sound Numeracy skills and knowledge of retail industry

2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage

Must be able to pass the Trainee Numeracy Screening test at the required level

Must be successful in at least 2 competency based interviews

Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores

Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check

Must be Matriculated (attach certified copy to application)

Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)

Must have a valid Driverxe2x80x99s license code 08 (attach certified copy of license)
Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)

Ensure that security procedures are adhered to

Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to

Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/expired stock is removed

Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages

Check correct pricing e.g. labels

Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously

Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary

Plan and implement sales promotions

Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customersxe2x80x99 requests, provide the required product or services.

Monitor budgets and take required action

Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions

Optimise stock levels e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering

Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees
Competencies

Monitor and develop otherxe2x80x99s performance. Acknowledges good performance, confronts and corrects poor performance

Solves new/unfamiliar problems by generating workable solutions

Ability to identify/priorities urgent matters and attend to them immediately

Ability to influence confidently, firmly and fairly.

Attention to detail.

Building relationships and promote teamwork

Be able to communicate effectively at all levels Results orientated

Ability to work under challenging IR environment

Handle challenging customers

Long/flexible hours

Need to be constantly available

Pressurised/fast paced environment
Additional Information

Competency based interview to assess above requirements

Short-listed applicants may be subjected to relevant assessments

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