Store Manager - Markham - George CBD

The Store Manager I is responsible for setting sales targets, developing strategies, and monitoring performance to ensure continuous improvement. They manage the store's budget, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies. Additionally, they lead and develop the store team to foster a positive work environment.

• Set sales targets and develop strategies to achieve them.
• Monitor sales performance and KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Manage the store's budget and financial results.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory management and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Lead and develop the store team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• A Grade 12 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 years store leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and experience in inventory management and customer service.

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Negotiation & Selling
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

• Customer-Focused Mindset
• Managing the Sales Process
• Planning & Organising
• Service Delivery
• Verbal Communication