Mr Price Vacancies in Gauteng – Assistant Store Manager

Job Description:

The purpose of the Assistant Store Manager is to support the store manager in managing the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Authorize write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.
• Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. This may include: in-store marketing, competitor shopping, partnering/participating in local events and driving new accounts/memberships per targets (if applicable).
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes (stock counts, stock takes, stock loss action plans etc.) to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Conduct compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO reports, POS reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security etc.) to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.
• Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.

Job Requirements:

• Sales & service management.
• Computer literacy.
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.
• Budgeting skills.
• Communication skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• Managerial experience (advantageous).
• NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• 3 Years’ experience in retail.

Job Details:

Company: Mr Price Group

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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