Quantum Recruitment

Reference : QR2380
Job Title : Store Manager Durban Central
Sector Title : Retail Stores
Area : Durban Central

Our client is searching for a highly experienced Store Manager for their Durban central store The ideal candidate will be one who has strong retail management with large clothing/ fashion retailers

Key performance areas
Increase the profitability of the store by increasing sales and decreasing expenses
Monitor sales performance by department category item and take steps to achieve budget sales
Ensures that space utilisation is planned using the sales contribution by the department and the space measurements of the store
Control expenses within budget and operational efficiency including operational costs salaries markdowns shrinkage breakages etc
Liaises with Merchandise Manager/Buyers to recommend changes improvements in merchandise mix and report on fast and slow sellers
Review stock plans with Merchandise Manager/Buyers to ensure that they are in line with space available
Housekeeping
Store layout and fixturing
Staff and people management including recruitment selection labour scheduling staff development IR etc
Security
Operations
Customer Service
Promotions
Administration and Systems

Requirements
Matric/ Grade 12
Related tertiary qualification would be an advantage
5 to 8 years related store management experience
Must have experience managing more than 50 permanent staff as well as more than 50 casual staff
Must have experience with a large clothing retailer

Salary Market related plus car allowance

Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful