Branch Manager

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng
  • Applications have closed

Website MultiChoice

MultiChoice South Africa's activities involve the operation of Pay-Television and internet subscriber platforms. The MultiChoice South Africa group includes the digital satellite Pay-Television business ("DStv"), which has been in operation since 1995. Other businesses in the group are; M-… read moreNet (delivers thematic channels and exclusive content to DStv subscribers) and SuperSport (provides comprehensive coverage of local and global sport). DStv Media Sales (commercial airtime sales and on-air sponsorship), DStv Mobile (mobile television content and services), MWEB (internet service provider), DStv Online (delivering entertainment content and services from the MultiChoice family to customers via breakthrough technologies), Commerce Zone (e-procurement solutions) and Smart Village (gated community services) also form part of the group. MultiChoice's involvement in South Africa goes beyond it's core business. Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and, through technology, enables individuals and communities to help themselves. 144 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, South Africa

Key Performance Objectives 

Tasks  

Owned Store Sales Performance 

Own sales targets and performance  
Drive conversion, upselling, and cross-selling within the store 
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance and implement corrective actions 
Ensure store teams are proactively selling, not just servicing customers 
Identify opportunities to increase footfall and conversion 

Customer Experience & Service Operations 

Oversee servicing functions (technical queries, payments, account support, etc.) 
Ensure fast turnaround times and high first-time resolution rates 
Implement and monitor customer service standards and processes 
Manage customer escalations within the store 
Balance service delivery with commercial focus 

Trade Activations & Field Sales Execution 

Plan and execute in-trade activations to drive sales and customer acquisition 
Deploy store teams into the field for activations (malls, taxi ranks, events, etc.) 
Coordinate and manage activation agencies and installer partners 
Ensure activations are well-branded, commercially effective, and ROI-driven 
Track and optimise performance of all activation activities 

Store Operations & Retail Excellence 

Oversee daily store operations, processes, and controls 
Ensure compliance with operational, financial, and brand standards 
Manage store opening, closing, and audit requirements 
Drive consistency in store layout, merchandising, and branding 
Identify and resolve operational inefficiencies 

Stock Management & Availability 

Monitor stock levels  
Prevent stock-outs and overstock situations 
Coordinate with supply chain for replenishment 
Ensure accurate stock management and controls within the store 
Manage stock losses and shrinkage 

Team Leadership & Sales Capability 

Lead, coach, and manage store managers and consultants 
Drive a strong sales and performance culture within the store 
Train teams on product knowledge, selling skills, and customer engagement 
Set clear targets and performance expectations 
Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning 

Reporting, Insights & Continuous Improvement 

Track and report on store and activation performance 
Analyse sales, footfall, and conversion trends 
Identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans 
Provide insights to regional leadership to inform strategy 

People Management  

Lead, coach, and mentor team members to build capability, and drive performance 
Plan workforce requirements, support recruitment, onboarding, and resourcing in partnership with Human Resources. 
Identify development needs and related training and capability-building initiatives. 
Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback and recognition, and address underperformance through formal processes. 
Manage grievances and disciplinary issues, in line with company policies. 

Field Team Leadership (if applicable) 

Provide day-to-day direction and performance leadership to outsourced field resources 
Monitor productivity, attendance, and execution standards 
Coach and support field teams to improve sales effectiveness 
Manage performance issues through vendor engagement and escalation 
Ensure outsourced teams represent the brand professionally and consistently 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Sales, or a related field
Postgraduate degree would be advantageous  

Experience  

5-8 years’ relevant experience in retail operations, store management, and/ or field sales, with direct accountability for store-level performance
Proven experience managing a retail location 
Strong track record in driving sales and operational performance
Experience in activations, field sales, or below-the-line marketing
Experience managing agencies or third-party partners is advantageous

Apply via company website ( http://www.multichoice.co.za ) or

careers.multichoice.com

 

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