Store Manager

About this role

SPAR is hiring a Store Manager for its store in Paulpietersburg. The person in this role runs all store departments and leads the store’s brand and reputation in the local area.

What you’ll do

• Control shrinkage and stock loss by putting policies and procedures in place, and keep the store inventory and product standards up to the required level.
• Plan and drive sales and marketing campaigns to grow store revenue and bring more customers through the door.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to buy stock.
• Manage the store budget and plan its finances.
• Review sales reports and customer feedback, and study market trends and competitor activity.
• Lead, develop and manage the teams in each department, including recruitment, training and workforce planning.
• Make sure health, food safety and other legal and compliance standards are met every day.

What you need

• Matric (Grade 12).
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a senior store management position.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• Reliable transport.
• Willingness to work irregular hours when store operations need it.
• Strong business and financial skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, plus strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
• Advantageous: a retail qualification.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced store manager who has already run a retail store and led staff. You should be comfortable with budgets, stock control and sales targets, and you should enjoy building a store’s reputation with customers.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, driver’s licence and any retail qualification ready to upload or show.
• In your CV, list each senior store management role you have held, with the dates, store size and the results you delivered, such as stock loss reduction or sales growth.
• Show your budget, supplier negotiation and team management experience with clear examples, so the employer can see you meet the 3 to 4 years’ requirement.

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