Job Description

CLOTHING STORE MANAGER / UITENHAGE - The successful Candidate will need to be strong in admin. and discipline, stock take and managing stock losses, and excellent at driving and maximising sale opportunities.Requirements:Must have valid Matric/Grade 12Valid Driver's license - Code 08 (preferred)NQF 5/6 or Diploma in Retail/Business Management preferable2 - 5 years' experience in Sales/Retail/Operations environment either as an Assistant Manager or ManagerCompetenciesStrong Leadership/People Management skillsExcellent decision-making abilityStrong analytical skillsExcellent time managementTeamwork orientationAbility to work under extreme pressureKey AccountabilitiesAsset Management - Responsible for the branch, ensure the store is kept neat and tidy and co-ordination of repair and maintenance in the store.Stock Control - Responsible for all stock and held accountable for all overages and shortages, prepare requisitions to replenish stock, identify and report slow selling items, conduct stock takesMerchandising - Co-ordinate the layout of shelves and merchandise of seasonal and sale displays, identify new ways of promoting merchandise, ensure housekeeping standards are met, Manage quality and quantity aspects of the merchandise assortments.Marketing and Sales - Manage the implementation of all marketing promotions to ensure maximum sales, prepare and direct staff who are preparing displays, actively participate in promotions, stay up to date with advertising trends, provide Leadership to staff, stay current with products, marketing and pricing, achieve and exceed store targets, Organise special promotions sales and events, Initiate changes and improvements Admin and CashManagement of Staff - Assign employees to duties, Encourage, assist and train employees, manage performance and develop staff, ensure procedures and policies are being adhered to and enforce disciplinary action where required, determine when temp. staff required, recruit staff, attend and facilitate meetingsSecurity / Risk - Manage all aspects of the business, monitor security staff and ensure they are alert in performing their duties, Ensure Health & Safety Standards are metCustomer Service - apply Customer service in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, Train staff in Customer services, assist with customer queries and complaints, satisfy Customer needs and attract ClienteleUndertakingsMIE, Credit CheckCriminal checkFraud checkQualification verificationPsychometric AssessmentSalary: Market relatedApplication Process:Apply online or e-mail application CV with qualifications and recent head & shoulder photo to Solutions@workafrica.co.za, use CLOTHING STORE MANAGER UIT in the subject of the e-mail. If you don't hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful

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