Store Manager - Timbercity Middelburg

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Store Manager at Timbercity Middelburg, part of The Building Company. The position is responsible for the overall management and profitability of the store, overseeing day-to-day operations, sales, customer service, financial management, stock control, and people management, while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation. **What you will do** * Manage profitability to ensure the continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through cost management and maximization of sales turnover and returns. You will identify new business opportunities, take calculated risks, and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementation. * Interpret business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store, in collaboration with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager. * Ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with The Building Company procurement policies and procedures, stock levels are kept at optimal levels, and stock losses are controlled. * Maintain optimal stock levels to control stock variances. * Ensure that the Store budget is compiled in line with agreed operating plans and adhered to. You will monitor and control all financial processes in line with best practices and company procedures. * Ensure customer complaints are dealt with effectively and resolved. You will coordinate promotions, advertising, and all public relations for the store to enhance the Brand's market share in line with company procedures. * Be accountable for day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service, and overall management and control of branch employees. * Conduct operational analysis leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business, enhancing all successes and raising and resolving all problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team. * Inspire, motivate, guide, develop, manage, and lead employees to meet the store's objectives. You will apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles to maintain a harmonious labour environment. * Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters. * Uphold and promote the company values and culture. **Requirements (from the original advert)** 1. Grade 12 2. Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience 3. Preferably Financial or Management diploma 4. 5-10 years retail experience 5. Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position 6. Previous industry related experience 7. Financial acumen 8. Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills 9. Merchandising principles 10. Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced retail professional with 5-10 years of retail experience, including at least 3 years in a junior-mid level management role. They should possess strong financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and financial processes, and have skills in inwards and outwards logistics, procurement, and merchandising principles. The candidate needs to be a leader capable of inspiring and managing a team, handling day-to-day operations, resolving customer issues, and ensuring legislative compliance. A Grade 12 qualification is mandatory, with a preference for those holding a commerce bachelor's degree, financial, or management diploma, or equivalent experience. Previous industry-related experience and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are also preferred. They must be able to uphold company values and culture. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-manager-timbercity-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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