Retail Assistant Manager - Retail Food Store - - Pretoria

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 (Non-Negotiable)
Diploma/Degree in Retail or Business or related qualification will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership level.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Prior knowledge and experience in management of; Inventory/stock, buying, staff, products merchandising, costs and profitability of the store.
Knowledge of stock management systems like ERP, Meat matrix, e.t.c
Knowledge and understanding of FMCG environment and related legislation
Management of perishable products with short shelf life especially in meat industry
Basic Understanding of retail consumer behaviour and purchasing trends
Basic Understading of the retail and meat market

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Demonstratable analytical skills.
Basic Understanding of income statements, cash flows, stock management reporting, and all basic financial systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Exceptional customer service and people management skills.
Energetic and self-starter.

Key Performance Areas
1. Stock Management
Stock Ordering

Stock Receiving

Stock controlling

2. Housekeeping

Store cleanliness including, but not limited to all floors, bathrooms, office spaces, passageways, isles, packing areas, chillers, freezers, cashier till points and Deli (Hot Foods) area
Always maintain high level of HACCP standards throughout the store
Observe OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety) hazards and abide by the rules and resulations of the Act.

3. Employee Management

4. Store Organisation

Display of prodcuts on the the shelf and create attravtive displays at key points in the store ex: check-out ques
Be familiar with the merchandising material available from suppliers and ensure employees are familiar with all in-store (current) promotions
Re-arrangement of store shelves and products
Managing of non-moving items and display areas

5. Cash Management

6. Customer Service

Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Create a store that meets local needs by building an understanding of customer-product preferences.
Manage and analyse customer complaints to get insights for improvement of customer satisfaction
Be the custodian of customer experience and lead brand loyalty
Responding to customer complaints and comments promptly and accurately
Scan and analyse customer environment, purchasing patterns and initiate activities that will influence customer behaviour including attracting new and retain existing customers

7. System Administration