Job Description
Are you ready to advance your career? Join Mr Price Home Paarl Optenhorst as an Assistant Store Manager! Leverage your leadership skills, drive sales growth, and enhance the shopping experience in a vibrant and home-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Inspire and guide a team of store associates, establishing clear expectations and fostering a positive work culture.
• Customer Service: Deliver exceptional customer service by training and coaching staff to provide outstanding experiences.
• Sales Growth: Partner with the Store Manager to achieve or exceed sales targets, develop and implement effective sales strategies, and track key performance indicators.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stock replenishment, while reducing stock losses and ensuring accurate counts.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain an attractive store layout and engaging product displays to draw in and captivate customers.
• Operational Excellence: Supervise daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and security measures.
• Training and Development: Support the development of team members by enhancing their product knowledge and sales skills.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve customer complaints and operational issues promptly and professionally.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety within the store.
• Reporting: Assist in generating and analyzing reports on sales, inventory, and other metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Store Planning: Contribute to merchandising planning, promotional campaigns, and marketing initiatives.
• Administrative Duties: Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and maintaining accurate records.
• Store Maintenance: Oversee store cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation.
• Support the Store Manager: Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, stepping in when needed and helping to execute their vision for the store.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in retail.
• 3 years of management experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in sales and service management.
• Budgeting experience.
• Computer literate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid understanding of retail trade, brand management, and customer needs.