Job description

Requirements and scope of duties.

A brand-new independent outdoor and arms retail and wholesale store requires a store manager. 

The successful candidate will be involved in the shop front start-up of this retail establishment and will be expected for a start to manage all aspects of the store, as well as a wholesale component for some premium brands.

This new retail establishment will consist of a small start-up team and will therefore also require the Retail Store Manager to be part-time based on the Front End Store actively taking on a sales role and providing a seamless customer shopping experience.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge of retail and wholesale procurement and supplier relationship management essential 
• Experience in creating and implementing effective policies and procedures 
• Ensuring the administration is completed and kept up to date
• Weekly and monthly management reports
• Handle daily responsibilities that come with managing a retail store
• Must be computer literate (experience on a point of sale system)
• Implementing strategies to increase sales goals and customer service and operating objectives 
• “Specialist” Outdoor Gear and Rifle product knowledge will be to your advantage
• You’ll be responsible for dealing with customers, answering queries, selling goods, handling payments and making sure that the goods are attractively displayed.
• Successful track record in achieving turnover targets
• Performing other tasks as assigned from time to time

Customer focus, sales-driven, tracking budget expenses, pricing, vendor relationships, market knowledge, results-driven, strategic planning, management proficiency, client relationships, verbal communication.

• Fully bilingual Afrikaans and English (speak, read, write)
• Minimum of five years in retail store management
• Diploma Retail Business Management will be an advantage.
• Own transport and valid drivers licence
• Reside in Cape Town, Northern Suburbs preferably 
• Salary on offer is in line with large retail stores and a higher salary bracket will be offered to a candidate with the right retail experience 

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within seven days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 13 Sep 15:25