Overview
Job title : Store Manager - NARS V&A
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 08, 2025
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Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to ensure the store's profitability through focusing on the business drivers : customer service - generation of turnover – operating expenses and losses - implementation of brand and company standards - establishment and maintenance of effective people and process management practices – building and maintaining brand image and awareness
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY
Implement the Chanel customer service strategy and processes with attention to proactive issue resolution and a luxury customer experienceEnsure correct implementation of store layout, merchandising, signage and visual displays according to brand standardsManage and maintain the stock pipeline to ensure that stock is displayed on the sales floor in accordance with the brand guidelinesEnsure correct and timeous implementation of store's promotions, events and other brand communications, in accordance with brand standardsEnsure appropriate staffing levels to support customer service requirementsMonitor monthly performance axes split / slow lines and determine suitable actions to address problemsDrive IPT to a target of 2.5Drive brand incentives to achieve sales targetsMERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT
Conduct weekly analysis and interpretation of all stock management reports to manage the store's performanceCommunicate with Line Manager on stock issues e.g. out of stocks, overstocksEnsure data integrity through effective stock control and ensure SOP is followedIdentify and plan stock and tester need for the month and ensure orders are placed timeously and follow up the receipt thereofIdentify and plan supplies and tools for the month and ensure orders are placed timeously to ensure all supplies are available to serve clientsKnow your stock versus tester ratio to ensure that testers are used efficientlyIdentify maintenance issues and snags and ensure these are resolved through reporting to the Visual Manager and follow upPEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Assist in the recruitment of new team membersInduct new staff membersManage the performance of self and all direct reports (formally and informally), Ensuring that regular feedback is given / received, coaching and mentoring on performance is given / received to enable continuous improvementBe actively involved in own Individual Development Plan (IDP), develop such plans for all direct reports and ensure that the agreed development interventions are deliveredIdentify training needs for team members and communicate needs to Training ManagerAttend classroom training and ensure that staff apply this ongoing learning on counterEnsure an open, motivated and harmonious work environmentManage daily team / people issues (absenteeism, leave, time keeping)Conduct weekly team meetings for on-going communicationConduct weekly EMTs in store to ensure key focus areas are addressed and standards are maintained. Maintain records of all EMTs and report back to Line Manager monthly. Monitor impact of EMTs in store.Formally review job performance for all employees quarterly and annually and maintains written records of such meetings; implement the company performance processesConduct monthly one on ones with sales team to address performance (good and poor)BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Analyse budgets and projections. Put a plan in place to achieve / exceed sales budget and achieve optimum expense ratiosSet targets per person per day and manage the monitoring of % to target daily and weekly.Implement business processes of managing expenses to increase profitabilityEnsure that store stockloss results are within company norms with an effective stockloss action plan which identifies and addresses all potential security risks within the storeEnsure compliance to OHASA requirementsMARKET INTELLIGENCE
Conduct regular environmental scans of competitor activities (price, product, layouts and promotions) and external socio-economic factors so that appropriate changes can be made to the business plansEnsure that all promotional and event directives are executed in accordance with brand guidelinesEnsure that the store delivers appropriate merchandise and services based on brand standards and the store's specific customer profile and customer trendsSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Ensure client experience standards are upheld and reinforcedBuild relationships with all levels of managementCRM Management – oversee and ensure the maintenance of the CRM cards to retain customers and ensure regular contact with VIP clientsOversee BC’s communication to customers to ensure customer recruitment and retentionDrive increased customer data base (attraction of NEW customers)Manage in store customer complaints or concernsProvide feedback to Line Manager regarding any customer issues or feedback within 24 hours working with Training Manager to resolveADMINISTRATION
Daily, weekly, monthly sales tracking sheetsWeekly and Monthly top 5 competitorsAnalyse sales and competitor reports to identify trends and sales opportunitiesStore schedules set to meet the businesses staffing needsManage leave applications via ESSSubmit claim forms for overtime, night work (holidays etc.)Store checklist submitted weeklySubmit store event report including photographs to Line ManagerCOMPETENCIES
Deciding and Initiating Action
Leading and SupervisingWorking with PeopleRelating & NetworkingAdhering to Principles and ValuesPersuading and InfluencingPlanning and OrganisingDelivering Results & Meeting Customer ExpectationsCoping with pressure and setbacksREQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Matric certificateAt least 3 years retail and cosmetics store management experienceMust have Store Manager experienceCertificate in Beauty / Make-Up is advantageousWorking knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and ExcelStore Keeping / Procurement jobs#J-18808-Ljbffr