Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Somerset

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Store Manager at Mr Price Group's Somerset store. The purpose of the position is to support the store manager in the daily operations to ensure that overall objectives, store targets, and customer service standards are met and exceeded. **What you will do** * **Stock Management:** * Ensure accurate receiving and unpacking of stock for merchandising and sales floor replenishment. * Monitor and manage stock levels using defined processes to mitigate stock loss risks and maintain adequate stock on hand. * Oversee stockroom maintenance to meet housekeeping standards. * Authorise write-offs, breakages, recalls, and returns. * **Sales Growth & Profitability:** * Analyse in-store sales and profitability reports to collaborate with management on operational action plans, improve sales performance, and monitor store expenditure. * Review and stay informed about in-store product performance to provide feedback to the support centre and enhance sales. * Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. * **Risk Management:** * Conduct compliance checks using defined processes to ensure and enforce adherence to policies and procedures. * **Customer Experience Management:** * Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards. * **Leadership & Development:** * Lead and motivate the store team to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values. * Identify and drive training, coaching, and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning. * Recruit, administer, and manage performance according to company policies and procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12. * 2 to 3 Years' Experience in a Supervisory/Assistant Store Management capacity. * Understanding of Sales & Service Management. * Budgeting Skills. * Proficiency in MS Office. * Effective Communication Skills. * Understanding of Retail Trade. * Understanding of Brand, Customer & Product. **Who should apply** An experienced retail professional with a Grade 12 qualification and 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or assistant store management role. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, budgeting skills, proficiency in MS Office, effective communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of sales, service management, retail trade, brand, customer, and product. This role is suited for an individual who can support daily store operations, drive sales, manage stock, ensure compliance, enhance customer experience, and lead a team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-store-manager-mr-price-somerset-mr-price-group Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Customer service

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