Store Manager

Our client, a leading national retail group, is seeking experienced Store Managers to oversee the daily operations of their high-performing retail outlets across the Midlands and North Coast. Each successful candidate will take responsibility for one key branch, and multiple positions are available across the region.

Key Midlands branches are located in retail malls in Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Hilton, while key North Coast branches can be found in retail malls in Ballito and Umdloti.

These roles are responsible for leading a team of approximately five high-performing Team Leads. To be considered, you must have at least five years of proven experience managing a similarly sized team within a retail, client-facing environment. Your background should include overseeing Team Leads who drive their teams to achieve sales targets across one or more of the following key product categories : food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, home care, or maintenance.

These positions are ideal for experienced Store Managers looking to join a group committed to career development, offering excellent opportunities for growth within management. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and performance-driven, providing the perfect platform for ambitious retail professionals to thrive and advance their careers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Stock and Inventory

• End-to-end inventory management, including planning, ordering, daily stock levels, bi-annual stock takes, goods in transit, and ensuring physical stock aligns with the inventory ledger in SAP
• Stock performance and loss control, overseeing shrinkage, out-of-stock management, dormant / negative stock investigations, GP variance resolution, and trend analysis to support operational planning
• Drive achievement of sales and profitability targets across health, beauty, and FMCG categories

Merchandising

Finance

Customer Services

Human Resources

Minimum Requirements / Non-Negotiable

Advantageous Skills & Experience

Remuneration and Benefits

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