The main purpose is to drive and grow the profitability of the Store through the effective management of its employees, financial, and technological resources, and ensuring efficient application of the company\u2019s policies and procedures and management best practice in order to exceed all stakeholders\u2019 expectations<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/p>\n
\tThe main purpose is to drive and grow the profitability of the Store through the effective management of its employees, financial, and technological resources, and ensuring efficient application of the company\u2019s policies and procedures and management best practice in order to exceed all stakeholders\u2019 expectations
\n\tManage Profitability:\u00a0To ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and the maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identifies new business opportunities, take calculated risks; and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximising sales
\n\tPlanning and Budgeting:\u00a0Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
\n\tProcurement, stock control and merchandising:\u00a0To 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.
\n\tMaintain Stock variances:\u00a0Maintenance of optimal stock levels
\n\tFinancial Management:\u00a0Ensures that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed upon operating plans and adhered to. (Ensure that all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures).
\n\tCustomer Service:\u00a0Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved. Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand’s market share in line with all company procedures.
\n\tAccountable for day-to-day operations:\u00a0Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service and overall management and control of the branch employees.
\n\tOperational analysis:\u00a0Analyses of operational information 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.
\n\tPeople Management:\u00a0Inspire, motivate, guide, develop and manage, and lead employees in order to meet the store’s objectives. Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles in order to maintain a harmonious labour environment.
\n\tLegislative compliance and corporate governance:\u00a0Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters.
\n\tTo uphold and promote the company values and culture<\/p>\n
Job Requirements<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12
\n\tPreferably a commerce bachelor\u2019s degree \/ or equivalent experience
\n\tPreferably Financial or Management diploma
\n\t5-10 years retail experience
\n\tMinimum of 3 years’ in a junior-mid level management position
\n\tPrevious industry related experience
\n\tFinancial acumen
\n\tInwards and Outwards Logistics\/Procurement skills
\n\tMerchandising principles
\n\tPreferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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