Assistant Retail Manager Full Time Permanent

Assistant Retail Manager – East London

An Assistant Retail Manager position is available in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Our client within the retail / FMCG sector, seeks a skilled and ambitious Assistant Manager to be based in East London.

Requirements – Assistant Retail Manager:

• Minimum Matric Certificate
• Strong Computer Literacy
• Minimum of 3- 5 years’ retail/ wholesale management experience essential
• FMCG Retail experience highly advantageous
• Valid driver license and own vehicle essential
• Completed Tertiary Qualification in retail management would be highly advantageous
• Familiar with labour laws – sick leave, negligence etc.
• Strong command of English
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Behavioral Competencies / Personal Attributes:

• Management skills
• Sales and customer service orientated
• Target – focused
• Ability to take initiative and act accordingly
• Enthusiasm
• A deep-rooted sense of responsibility and accountability
• Sound character
• A willingness to learn
• Able to work as part of a dedicated team
• Friendly and approachable
• Ability to function within a fast – paced environment
• Structured and process driven
• Ambitious

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assistance with management of Store
• Overall support to the Store Manager
• Coordinate with the Store Manager and staff
• Assist with Staff Management and HR related responsibilities
• Provide quality and personalised service to customers
• Inventory control and hygiene control
• Responsible for ensuring the correct processes are implemented to increase efficiency
• Assessing stock levels and assisting on the floor as required
• Monitoring stock movements and current stock holdings
• Monitoring promotions
• Providing solutions for store improvement

Salary: Market related subject to experience plus benefits

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