Permanent - Store Manager - Clothing Retail - Mkuze - South Africa

Job Number: 78655


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78655
Permanent
Store Manager - Clothing Retail
MS Office
Retail
Mkuze
Kwazulu Natal

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operational Excellence

  • Arrive at work 20 minutes before shift start to prepare alongside management.
  • Lead by example in attitude, punctuality, and professionalism.
  • Ensure completion of daily tasks and administrative duties accurately and on time.
  • Communicate effectively with staff and Head Office teams.
  • Enforce all company policies and procedures.
  • Proactively manage and prevent stock loss.

Store Oversight

  • Open and close the store reliably and securely.
  • Take full accountability for all in-store cash and stock.
  • Execute all lawful instructions from Head Office accurately and timeously.

People Management & Development

  • Effectively manage and develop all store employees, including new hires and promotions.
  • Create and implement succession planning and staff development strategies.
  • Conduct counselling and disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Identify and coach underperforming staff to meet performance standards.
  • Monitor staff progress, assign tasks, and conduct timely follow-ups.
  • Oversee and mentor the Stockroom Controller.

Stock Receiving & Stockroom Management

  • Ensure all stock receiving protocols are followed:

    Verify truck seal is intact and resealed appropriately.
  • Confirm packing list and box quantities match.
  • Oversee return of IBTs, recalls, empty boxes, pins, tags, and fixtures with proper documentation.
  • Supervise the unpacking process:

    Ensure PLUs and quantities match box labels and packing lists.
  • Address shortages or overages with Head Office promptly.
  • Ensure accuracy of PLUs and pricing.
  • Oversee accurate tagging of stock:

    Apply correct hard/soft tags per pricing requirements.
  • Log tagging details in stockroom book.
  • Ensure stock is processed and moved to sales floor within 24 hours.
  • Maintain an organized stockroom:

    Label all boxes with PLU, quantity, and sample.
  • Enforce standards for storage (no boxes under 10 units).
  • Keep lay-byes hung and ordered.

Replenishment & Merchandising

  • Showcase new stock samples to team during morning meetings.
  • Liaise with staff and management to assess floor stock needs.
  • Ensure continuous replenishment of shop floor stock.
  • Maintain clean, well-merchandised, and fully stocked floor displays.

Stock Management

  • Utilize sales reports to monitor best sellers and zero-movement items.
  • Maintain proper size curves and quantities on best-selling stock.
  • Ensure stock flow from backroom to floor is optimal.
  • Manage and return warehouse rejects (15+ items) by the 15th and last day of each month.
  • Ensure hangers are sorted by style, extras returned, and boxes flattened and returned.

Customer Service & Sales Oversight

  • Approve and oversee all customer-related transactions such as refunds and exchanges.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints and queries effectively and professionally.

Administrative Functions

  • Manage payout processes and maintain accurate payout records.
  • Generate and file daily/weekly reports appropriately.
  • Complete daily cash flow records.
  • Set daily staff targets and follow up on performance.
  • Report sales and performance metrics to Head Office.

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Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and flexible shifts.
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