Trainee Store Managers: Ackermans Connect Stores – Pretoria Areas

Website Ackermans

The primary focus of the Trainee Store Manager position would be to maintain top standards in all areas of responsibility:- customer service, the achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor, shrinkage and cost control, day-to-day store administration, stock image, visual merchandising, the pro-active management, people management, motivation and training and development of your team members.

Job Responsibilities

  • Optimize the sales of the store through the effective implementation of business processes.
  • Generate and exceed sales budget and growth.
  • Optimize profit through the effective management of costs. (To manage cost within budget)
  • Ensure professional HR practices in staffing and talent processes.
  • Effective stock management in your store.
  • Exceed customer expectations.
  • Ensure subordinate effectiveness through effective leadership and clear communication and management of job performance.
  • Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure a climate of productivity and positive morale by living the Company values.
  • Manage your store according to the business plan to ensure optimal brand and store image representation.

Job Requirements

  • Matric or equivalent
  • Further qualifications related to retail / business will be an advantage.

Skills & Experience

  • Be energetic and a self starter
  • 3 years retail experience which includes at least one year in a management position
  • Outstanding merchandise management, stock and cost control skills
  • A focus on customer service
  • The capacity to maintain high store standards
  • A Proven ability to influence and lead a team
  • You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage

Job Details

Company: Ackermans
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Application Deadline: N/A

To apply for this job please visit ackermans.erecruit.co.