Assistant Store Manager (40Hr) | Jd Sports | Eastgate

An exciting opportunity in our Flagship store for the launch of JD Sports roll out in South Africa. The role would report into the Store Manager in a newly established commercial business. This position requires a forward-thinking retailer who is innovative, organized, highly customer-centric, and guided by data.
Responsibilities:

Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets
Controlling expenses
Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard
People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management
Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards
Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers

Requirements:

A Matric certificate
3 years retail assistant store management experience
High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and situations.
A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently.
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
Figure and admin orientated
Profit and turnover driven
Able to manage risk within the store
Strategic Sales Planning
Managing the Sales Process
Customer Value Management
Customer Service Delivery

Competencies and behaviours for success:

Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
Develops Talent - identifies, nurtures, and supports the growth of individuals within the organisation
Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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