Store Manager (Tekkie Town)

Duties

• As a Store Manager working for Tekkie Town you will be responsible for managing the store, ensuring that the store maximizes the profitability of the branch, eradicating stock losses, controlling expenses and effectively managing people
• Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met
• Ensuring that the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensuring that stock losses are under the bench mark
• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store
• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations
• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process)
• Our Store Managers play an active part in succession planning, coaching, and developing your own team
• Ensure compliance to Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture within your store
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the store

Requisites

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Management role
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and Afrikaans
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills
• Excellent customer service and rapport building skills
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player
• Ability to lead and drive a team
• Own transport and valid driver’s license would be an advantage

Notes

• Applicants will need to be prepared to undergo evaluations/assessments and interviews if and as required
• If you are passionate about retail, and wanting to join a Company where there is ample opportunity for growth and career development, then this is the role for you
• Suitable candidates will be contacted within one month of the closing date if you have not heard from the company within one month your application was unsuccessful
• Applicants who submit their application, confirm that by applying for this position they consent and authorize Tekkie Town a division of Pepkor Speciality to utilize their personal information for purposes of their application and the storage of their personal information
• Please note: In terms of the Tekkie Town policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to internal applicants who meet the competencies and minimum requirements for the position. Preference will also be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met