Reference : QR3004
Job Title : Assistant Store Manager Durban
Sector Title : Retail Stores
Area : Durban

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Our client is searching for an Assistant Store Manager for their Durban outlet

Key Performance Areas
Achieve set revenues and maintain required margins and KPIs
Manage all aspects of merchandising for Apparel Footwear and Equipment in the store including signage creating apparel stories etc
Supervises the store employees in the areas of loss prevention customer services
Provides management advice to staff on problems/store emergencies such as theft/shoplifting incidents unruly/irate customers security hazards such as fire etc
Management of expenses to ensure they do not exceed budget such as telephone stationery petty cash purchase orders etc
Inventory management such as orders product as needed in order to maintain an appropriate product assortment by size colour and collection
Prepares statistical reports describing store activities eg weekly and monthly reports shortage and staff planner
Assist with preparation of inventory counts and during the inventory count
Maintain and manage category layout
Manage out of stock audits mismates and defectives
Manage inventory by actioning markdowns accordingly and as it is needed for both aged and hash inventory
Manage product hardware and report broken hardware for maintenance purposes
Monitors and orders all store operating and merchandising suppliers eg signage basket tags
Cash management including assisting opening and closing store in accordance with established policies and procedures ie verifies opening cash balance at each register run daily bank up etc oversees daily cash reconciliation and bank deposit procedures when needed
Perform any and all duties normally assigned to subordinate staff to maintain staff coverage and to lead by example
Is able to get high performance from others
Motivates through continuous communication
Analyzes opportunities and adjusts priorities to focus on those with greatest potential or return
Develops key indicators to track changing business challenges
Significantly improves the operations of the stores

Requirements
At least 5 to 7 years retail store management experience at a leading retail organisation
A National Diploma or Certificate in Business Management Merchandising or related field would be an advantage
Knowledge of retail operations including Sales and Customer Service Merchandising and promotional techniques inventory control and loss prevention
Strong analytical and negotiation skills are a must
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds such as customers other employees and management staff will secure
PC literacy in MS Office and sound reporting skills

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