TRAFFIC Gauteng

Retail Operations & Training Manager

Pollock and Associates

Job Description

A leading international luxury beauty brand is seeking a polished, commercially driven Retail Operations & Training Manager to lead retail performance, staff development, operational excellence and brand execution across Gauteng.

You will be responsible for driving sales growth, enhancing customer experience, coaching retail teams and ensuring premium brand standards across multiple retail environments. This role requires a strong combination of luxury retail operations, people development, event execution and relationship management expertise. Travel within Gauteng is required.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric and a valid driver's license
  • Minimum 5 years' experience within luxury beauty, cosmetics, skincare or fragrance retail
  • Luxury retail experience essential.
  • Proven experience in retail operations, sales management and staff coaching
  • Make-up qualification advantageous
  • Strong merchandising, stock control and promotional experience
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive regional sales performance and counter profitability
  • Train, coach and develop retail and counter staff
  • Execute launches, promotions and in-store events
  • Manage merchandising, stock availability and operational standards
  • Build strong retailer and store management relationships
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management initiatives

About This Role

Career insights for Training and Development Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$125,040/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Learning Strategies Active Listening Instructing Reading Comprehension Speaking
Common Technologies
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