Retail - Sales Assistant Durban FULL TIME Job Summary Our Clothing Retail Client is currently looking for a National Retail Operations Manager based in Morningside, Durban. Job Purpose To manage and assume overall responsibility for the operational success of all retail stores by directing operational activities, driving sales performance, and ensuring that stores operate efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of merchandising, presentation and compliance with company policies and procedures. The current store grid consists of six retail stores located across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng, with the possibility of additional stores opening in the future. The role requires active leadership of store management teams, ensuring operational consistency, effective stock control, and delivery of the brand experience across all stores. Hours of Work Normal working hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 when stock takes or special operational activities are not scheduled. Due to the operational requirements of the retail environment, the role may require: Attendance at stock takes, which may occur outside normal working hours. Occasional Sunday work, depending on operational requirements. Assistance with brand events and promotional activities from time to time. Flexibility in working hours is therefore required. Travel and Mobility Requirement Due to the multi-site nature of the role, the position requires regular travel between retail stores located across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. You must therefore be able and willing to travel independently between stores by motor vehicle in order to conduct store visits, support operational requirements, attend stock takes and provide management oversight where required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as operationally required are considered inherent requirements of the position. Travel may from time to time require overnight stays in order to effectively support store operations. Key Result Areas Business Leadership Contribute proactively to the development and implementation of the company’s retail strategy. Implement operational projects as required by management. Identify underperforming stores and develop action plans to improve operational and financial performance…