Assistant Store Manager

About this role

Mr Price Group is looking for an Assistant Store Manager for its Mr Price Money Cellular store in Mossel Bay. You will support the store manager to run the store day to day, meet store targets and keep customer service at a high standard.

What you’ll do

• Receive and unpack stock, then restock the sales floor.
• Monitor stock levels through stock counts, stock takes and stock loss action plans, and keep the stockroom tidy.
• Help approve write-offs, breakages, recalls, out-of-box failures, cellular repairs and returns.
• Track in-store product sales and profitability, then share feedback and action plans with management.
• Drive credit, insurance, mobile and cellular sales to reach the agreed budget.
• Help run compliance checks, store audits and health and safety checks, and make sure store policies are followed.
• Lead, coach and develop the team, including recruitment, training and performance management.

What you need

• NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification.
• 3 years’ experience in retail.
• Management experience (advantageous).
• Understanding of sales and service management.
• Budgeting skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of the retail trade.
• Knowledge of the brand, customer service, cellular, mobile, new accounts and insurance products.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a retail professional who has worked on the shop floor and understands how a store runs. You should be comfortable with numbers, stock and reports, and be ready to lead a team toward sales and customer service goals.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate or Grade 12 statement ready, along with proof of your retail experience.
• On your CV, list your retail years clearly, and give examples of stock control, sales targets or budgets you have handled.
• If you have supervised or led staff, describe the team size, what you trained them on and how you tracked their performance.

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