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About the job Trainee Store ManagerDescriptionProtect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategyRequirementxc2xb7 Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experiencexc2xb7 Valid Drivers licensexc2xb7 Valid ID or valid work permit (local)xc2xb7 Must have strong accounting skillsxc2xb7 Must be able to work under pressurexc2xb7 Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)xc2xb7 Must have strong leadership skillsxc2xb7 Must have strong administrative skillsxc2xb7 Must have own transport and cell phonexc2xb7 Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislationxc2xb7 Must have strong Human Resources skillsStrategic Managementxc2xb7 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 timeGrow and Protect Market Sharexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in markets share in your Store as defined in the strategy planxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Categoryxc2xb7 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 efficiencyxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market where you trade when competitors enter the marketCustomer Servicexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategyxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Servicexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain VIC client basexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgetsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suite the marketxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys (implement action plans when required Asset Control: Stockxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Storexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC processxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock takexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the storexc2xb7 End Controlxc2xb7 IBT'sxc2xb7 Customer Returnsxc2xb7 Receivingxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Damage, Obsolete and Slow moving stock itemsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage and maintain physical measuresAsset Control: Cashxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Storexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cashxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage daily Bankingxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and oversxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit CardsAsset Control: Fixed Assetsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of racking and displaysxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of signage (internal & external)xc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance of forklift and generatorxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of IT Equipment and Telephone systemsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintenance and protection of the SafeHuman Resource Managementxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to recruit and Induct all Employeesxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Storexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the Storexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy and Company benchmarksxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to ensure open communication/relations (CARE Meetings, CB Mail) with the Store Employee Committeexc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Employee RelationsStore Safety (OHSA) Standardsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:xc2xb7 Ensure Checklists completexc2xb7 Appointment of Safety Reps as per OHSA Actxc2xb7 Report Incidentsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to make immediate action on any non-compliance once identifiedxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to record all incidentsStore Trading Standardsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping standardsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage Merchandising standardsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planogramsxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to maintain Yard and Parking AreasProfitabilityxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budgetxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to manage the Store according to the Financial Model, benchmarks and budgetsCB Wayxc2xb7 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 disciplinesxc2xb7 Assist the Store Manager to implement Corrective Action Plans where necessary

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