Job Description

About the job Trainee Store Manager

Description

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy

Requirement

xc2xb7 Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experience

xc2xb7 Valid Drivers license

xc2xb7 Valid ID or valid work permit (local)

xc2xb7 Must have strong accounting skills

xc2xb7 Must be able to work under pressure

xc2xb7 Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)

xc2xb7 Must have strong leadership skills

xc2xb7 Must have strong administrative skills

xc2xb7 Must have own transport and cell phone

xc2xb7 Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation

xc2xb7 Must have strong Human Resources skills

Strategic Management

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to develop, implement and manage a Store Business Plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives as approved by the Divisional Manager and Operations Manager from time to time

Grow and Protect Market Share

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in markets share in your Store as defined in the strategy plan

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to promote customer loyalty programmes (e.g. VIC, charge cards, etc)

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage the distribution of advertising material to ensure maximum efficiency

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the market

Customer Service

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategy

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain VIC client base

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgets

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suite the market

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys (implement action plans when required Asset Control: Stock

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Store

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC process

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock take

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the store

xc2xb7 End Control

xc2xb7 IBT's

xc2xb7 Customer Returns

xc2xb7 Receiving

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Damage, Obsolete and Slow moving stock items

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and maintain physical measures

Asset Control: Cash

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Store

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage daily Banking

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and overs

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit Cards

Asset Control: Fixed Assets

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of racking and displays

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external)

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance of forklift and generator

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systems

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of the Safe

Human Resource Management

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to recruit and Induct all Employees

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Store

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the Store

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy and Company benchmarks

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure open communication/relations (CARE Meetings, CB Mail) with the Store Employee Committee

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Employee Relations

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:

xc2xb7 Ensure Checklists complete

xc2xb7 Appointment of Safety Reps as per OHSA Act

xc2xb7 Report Incidents

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to make immediate action on any non-compliance once identified

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to record all incidents

Store Trading Standards

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping standards

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Merchandising standards

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planograms

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Yard and Parking Areas

Profitability

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budget

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks and budgets

CB Way

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve the Audit Benchmark - Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in Store (Internal Audit Results)

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain controls and disciplines

xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to implement Corrective Action Plans where necessary

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