Responsibilities
Manage Profitability: Ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identify new business opportunities, take calculated risks, and generate innovative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximizing sales.
Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
Procurement, Stock Control and Merchandising: 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 Stock Variances: Maintenance of optimal stock levels.
Financial Management: Ensure that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed-upon operating plans and adhered to. Monitor and control all financial processes in line with best practices and company procedures.
Customer Service: Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with effectively and resolved. Coordinate promotions, advertising, and public relations for the store to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures.
Accountable for Day-to-Day Operations: Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service, and overall management and control of the branch employees.
Operational Analysis: Analyze operational information leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business. Enhance successes and raise and resolve problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop, and manage employees to meet the store's objectives. Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles to maintain a harmonious labor environment.
Legislative Compliance and Corporate Governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and take appropriate action in respect of all legal matters.
Uphold and Promote Company Values and Culture
Minimum Requirements
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 the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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