Birkenstock Gateway is looking for Assistant Store Management to join their team.Sales & Business DevelopmentSet & communicate daily sales targets to everyone on the team including casualsFocus the team on delivering excellent customer serviceCreate relationships with GPs, podiatrists, schools, clubs & gyms in the area to generate salesGrow customer data base and communicate offers regularlyTeam ManagementBuild a team environment through daily team meetings and providing regular feedbackLead and motivate the store team to maximize sales and provide exceptional customer service in line with Birkenstock standardsMaster the feedback process & provide monthly feedback to all team membersDevelop the team through weekly Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Podiatry and Sales training.Develop the team by ensuring they complete the Rookie Pack in the prescribed time frame.Manage the appraisal process for all team membersManage the induction processComplete rosters and adhere to the staffing templateMinimize and control staff costs and store controllable expenses (e.g. discounts given, petty cash, stationery, phone, cleaning etc.) through proactive and effective management.Complete weekly time sheets, allocate tasks to rostered staff & coordinate lunch breaksInventoryComplete OTB process weekly and order the relevant product to optimise stock levelsMaintain inventory at target levels for all categories & price points every weekMinimise shrinkage & maintain accurate stock records in the POS systemComplete quarterly stock countsRun daily negative stock report and request relevant adjustmentsProcess deliveries including checking quantities to invoices, tagging, hanging and pricing product, and recording in the POS systemEnsure storeroom is maintained to Birkenstock standardsRun daily inventory reportsDaily OperationsOversee the administrative processes at store level and ensure compliance with all policies and standards with respect to the handling of cash, stock control, POS, visual merchandising, security and operational health and safetyEnsure visual merchandising of the stock and windows complies Birkenstock standardsOpen and close the storeReconcile cash to end of day tender report and prepare banking.Bank takings.Month EndPrepare month end reports.Individual AttributesOutgoing determined self-starterRetail management experience preferably at a national retail chainDemonstrated ability to achieve sales budgetsProven people management and leadership shillsExcels at coaching, driving and developing a teamExtensive stock management experienceProven merchandising skills.Excellent attention to detail.Requirements:Grade 12 or equivalent1 – 2 years management experience3 – 4 years retail experienceSports knowledge advantageousPerks & BenefitsYou get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands.Comprehensive health benefitQuarterly Uniform allowanceStaff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)Company performance incentive schemeLong-service incentivesHolistic Employee Wellness programmeThe group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 2 weeks from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Sales and Business Development Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ares Holdings by 2xGet notified about new Assistant Store Manager jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1 month ago Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1 day ago Store Manager - Truworths Table Bay Mall Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 5 days ago Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1 month ago Gant General Store Assistant (GSA) - Gateway Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 9 hours ago Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2 days ago Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2 days ago Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 4 months ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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