Store Manager

About this role

SPAR is looking for a Store Manager for its store in Kuruman, Northern Cape. The manager is responsible for running all departments in the store and for building the store’s brand and reputation in the local area.

What you’ll do

• Oversee every department in the store and keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Control stock, keep shrinkage within the company target and put policies in place to reduce stock loss.
• Plan sales and marketing campaigns, and find new ways to bring more shoppers into the store.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to buy stock and supplies.
• Set and review sales targets for the sales teams, and study sales reports, customer feedback, market reports and competitor activity.
• Plan the store budget and finances, and recruit, train and manage staff, including attendance, discipline and industrial relations.

What you need

• 5 or more years of experience in a senior management position.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the retail industry, or in a related field such as retail, merchandising or sales.
• A degree or diploma in management (advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, especially for negotiating with suppliers and vendors.
• Proven ability to lead a team and keep staff motivated.
• Strong analytical skills for building and reading management reports.
• Good knowledge of SIGMA or a similar stock management system (advantageous).
• Experience using retail management software and point-of-sale systems.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and shifts.
• Working knowledge of labour policies and the ability to apply them every day.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced retail manager who likes running a busy store and leading a team. You should be comfortable with numbers, stock control and reports, and be ready to work across shifts and weekends.

Tips before you apply

• Have your certified copies of qualifications, proof of experience and references ready before the closing date.
• In your CV, list the stores and teams you have managed, with the size of each team and the sales or shrinkage results you helped deliver.
• Show your experience with stock systems such as SIGMA, and name any point-of-sale or reporting software you have used.

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