Store Manager - BUCO Middelburg

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Overview This role is for a Store Manager at BUCO Middelburg, a part of The Building Company. The position is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and people management of the store, ensuring profitability, growth, and adherence to company standards and legal requirements. What you will do * Manage profitability by controlling costs, maximizing sales turnover and returns, identifying new business opportunities, taking calculated risks, and generating innovative ideas. * Contribute to planning and budgeting by interpreting business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store, in conjunction with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager. * Oversee procurement, stock control, and merchandising to ensure smooth inward logistics, adherence to procurement policies, optimal stock levels, and controlled stock losses. * Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent variances. * Manage finances by compiling and adhering to the Store budget and ensuring financial processes are monitored and controlled according to best practices and company procedures. * Ensure high customer service standards, effectively dealing with and resolving customer complaints. * Coordinate promotions, advertising, and public relations to enhance the Brand's market share. * Take accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service, and overall management and control of branch employees. * Conduct operational analysis to diagnose problems and/or success areas, enhancing successes and resolving problems with the Operations Management Support Team. * Manage people by inspiring, motivating, guiding, developing, and leading employees to meet store objectives, while applying company policies, procedures, and best practice principles to maintain a harmonious labour environment. * Ensure legislative compliance with all laws relating to business operations and take appropriate action on legal matters. * Uphold and promote the company values and culture. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 * Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience * Preferably Financial or Management diploma * 5-10 years retail experience * Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position * Previous industry related experience * Financial acumen * Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills * Merchandising principles * Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced retail professional with 5-10 years in the industry, including at least 3 years in a junior-mid level management role. They should possess strong financial acumen, expertise in logistics and procurement, and knowledge of merchandising principles. Candidates with a Grade 12 qualification are required, and those with a commerce bachelor’s degree, a financial or management diploma, or relevant experience are preferred. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is also a preference. The role requires a leader capable of managing profitability, operations, customer service, and a team, while upholding company values and ensuring legal compliance. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-manager-buco-middelburg-the-building-company-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Customer service
• Health and safety (OHS)

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