Store Manager - SPAR Retail Stores

SPAR Retail Stores Pty (ltd), a division of the Spar Group Ltd, is recruiting for an (x1) store manager –at Spar South Rand, corporate

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Store Manager is to be responsible for the functions of all departments of a store and for brand-building exercises relating to the store. Upholding the image and building the store's reputation ought to be the key responsibilities of a retail store manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Overseeing the functions of all departments of the store.
• Manage shrinkage levels to within the company targeted ratio.
• Implement policies and procedures in order to minimize stock loss.
• Strategizing sales and marketing plans to drive revenue into the store.
• Recruiting and training employees of the store.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors for procuring supplies.
• Allocating budgets and planning the finances of the store.
• Evaluating sale reports and customer feedbacks.
• Planning new implementations and ideas to increase footfall of the store.
• Controlling the store inventory and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of goods.
• Studying market reports and competitor strategies.
• Setting sales targets for the sales teams and periodically reviewing the same.
• Understanding of working and labour policies and applying theses on an everyday basis

Minimum requirements

• Degree or diploma in management favourable
• Retail, merchandising, sales, or any related field with 3 – 5 years of experience in the retail industry.
• Should possess good written as well as verbal communication skills.
• Should have good interpersonal skills for negotiating with suppliers and vendors.
• Should be a good team leader and possess the ability to keep the employees motivated.
• Managing staff- staff delegation, staff time and attendance, disciplinary and industrial relations.
• 10 or more years’ of experience in a senior management position