Store Manager (External Applications Only)

Description

About the job Store Manager (External Applications Only)

Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with at least 3 (three) years related retail management experience or 5 (five) years related retail management experience
• Must have well developed business acumen
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Own transport is preferable with valid drivers licence
• Must have own cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and / or neighbouring Countries legislation
• Must have strong Human Resources Management skills
• Attention to detail

Strategic Management

• Develop, implement and manage a strategic plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Divisional strategy and strategic initiatives

Grow and Protect Market Share

• Grow transactions, sales and market share in store as defined in the budget
• Achieve sales budgets and growth objectives
• Manage and promote the customer loyalty programmes and 3rd party credit
• Develop action plans to protect the markets where competitors are entering the markets.
• Ensure Store Business plans are implemented and updated when required

Customer Service

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the Customer Service strategy in the store
• Ensure an effective Delivery Service is maintained within the store as per company policy
• Grow and maintain VIC and charge card client base
• Recommend Range improvements to suite the market

Asset Control

• Manage and control shrinkage within the Store as per policy
• Protect Assets (Cash, Stock and Fixed)
• Managing Debtors within the Store
• Analyze security requirements and recommend changes in the Store.
• Ensure physical security measures in the store are implemented and maintained.

Business Trade Licenses (Countries)

• Ensure that all relevant Trade Licenses are up to date and renewed timeously, where applicable

Human Resource Management

• Manage manpower requirements in line with the Company and Division strategy
• Ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place within the store
• Ensure open communication / relations with the Store Employee Forum and staff.
• Ensure training & Development is in place for the store.
• Manage Employee Relations within the store

Maintaining Store Standards

• Conduct daily floor walks
• Ensure implementation of agreed Action Plans (PIPs) where necessary
• Monitor adherence of Company standard compliance in the Store
• Ensure maintenance of housekeeping standards
• Ensure merchandising policies and standards are adhered to
• Ensure ready for business is implemented within the stores
• Ensure lighting, store and racking is maintained in good condition

Stock Management

• Ensure stock is ordered and received as per policy
• Ensure that damage stock is cleared as per policy
• Implement Obsolete / deranged stock action plans as per policy
• Manage the slow moving stock as per policy
• Implement excess stock action plans as per policy

Store Safety (OHSA) Standards

• Manage Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation:
• Ensure all required checklists are completed
• Ensure appointment of all OHSA representatives for the store as per OHSA Act or if required as per relevant country legislation
• Investigate, report and manage OHSA Incidents

Expense management

• Manage the Store to the Financial Model and benchmarks
• Maintenance of expenses in line with budget within the store

Insurance Claims Administration

• Report all incidents to the relevant insurer.
• Liaison with relevant insurer on the claim particulars and validity of the claim
• Submission of documentation to the relevant insurer.

Management of CB Way

• Implement and maintain controls and disciplines as per the CB Way

Competencies

Description

Leadership

• Takes the lead.
• Inspires others.
• Takes responsibility.
• Gives employees their own responsibilities.
• Stimulates and uses input from others.
• Shows appreciation for good performance.

Result Oriented

• Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere.
• Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
• Has a clear goal in mind.
• Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
• Finishes the job in time.

Planning

• ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
• Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
• Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
• Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
• Sets priorities.

Delegating

• When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
• Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
• When delegating, he/she clarifies what results are required at what time.
• When delegating, he/she indicates to the employee why he/she in particular is asked this question.
• Regularly checks the progress of delegated work.

Performing under pressure

• Delivers good results under pressure.
• Persists when faced with setbacks.
• Continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
• Maintains an even performance under pressure.

Market Orientation

• Actively seeks market information.
• Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
• Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
• Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.