Assistant Store Manager

About this role

Mr Price Group is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for a Mr Price Cellular store at Broadwalk shopping centre in Port Elizabeth. You will support the store manager with the daily running of the store, so that sales targets and customer service standards are met.

What you’ll do

• Receive and unpack stock, put it out on the shop floor and keep shelves topped up.
• Manage stock levels through stock counts, stock takes and plans to reduce stock loss.
• Keep the stockroom tidy and up to housekeeping standards.
• Help approve write-offs, breakages, recalls, out-of-box failures, cellular repairs and returns.
• Review sales and profit reports, and work with management on action plans to lift sales and control spending.
• Track product performance, look for new ways to grow sales, and drive credit, insurance and cellular results against budget.
• Help the store manager run compliance checks, audits and health and safety checks, and make sure store policies are followed.
• Lead the team to reach store KPIs, arrange training and coaching, and recruit and manage staff performance.

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.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of the retail trade.
• Knowledge of the brand, customer service, cellular and mobile products, new accounts and insurance products.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who has worked in retail and is ready to take on more responsibility. You should enjoy running a busy shop floor, working with numbers and budgets, and building up a team. Experience in cellular, mobile or insurance products will help you stand out.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate or proof of your Grade 12 equivalent ready to upload.
• In your CV, list your retail years clearly, with dates, store types and your main results, such as sales or stock targets you helped reach.
• Show any team leadership, training or staff scheduling you have done, even if you were not formally a manager.