Assistant Manager(Internal Applications Only)

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

• Assist the Store Manager to develop, implement and manage a Store Business Plan for the Store ensuring it is aligned with the overall Company strategy and strategic initiatives.
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve growth in market share in your Store as defined in the strategy plan.
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve sales budgets and growth objectives by Category.
• Assist the Store Manager to promote customer loyalty programmes (e.g. VIC, charge cards, etc).
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the distribution of advertising material to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assist the Store Manager to develop action plans proactively to protect your market when competitors enter.
• Assist the Store Manager with implementing and monitoring the Customer Service strategy.
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Customer Audits above 95%.
• Assist the Store Manager with a reliable, prompt Customer Delivery Service.
• Assist the Store Manager to grow and maintain the VIC client base.
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve Transaction budgets.
• Assist the Store Manager to recommend Range improvements to suit the market.
• Assist the Store Manager to take action on Customer Surveys.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control shrinkage within the Store.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage the PIC process.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Wall to wall Stock take.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and control stock movement inside the store.
• Manage Debtors and RD Cheques.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash and daily Banking.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Shorts and overs.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Cheques and Credit Cards.
• Assist the Store Manager with Employee management including recruitment, training, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with Safety standards in line with local legislation.
• Maintain Store Trading Standards and ensure profitability.

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years retail management experience.
• Valid Drivers license.
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local).
• Must have strong accounting skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Must have own transport and cell phone.
• Must have good knowledge of Health and Safety aspects.
• Must have strong Human Resources skills.