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 the market.
• 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.
• Assist the Store Manager to analyze security requirements and implement changes.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Debtors and RD Cheques within the Store.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Petty Cash.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage 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 to maintain and protect racking and displays.
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain and protect signage.
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain forklift and generator.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage and protect IT Equipment and Telephone systems.
• Assist the Store Manager to recruit and induct all Employees.
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Training & Development are in place for the Store.
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure Succession Planning & Career pathing is in place.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage manpower requirements in line with the Division and Store strategy.
• Assist the Store Manager to manage Safety aspects in line with local legislation.
• Assist the Store Manager to maintain Housekeeping and Merchandising standards.
• Assist the Store Manager to implement and maintain the correct Planograms.
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve operating income budget.
• Assist the Store Manager to achieve Audit Benchmark and implement controls.

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years retail management experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local).
• Strong accounting skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Computer literate (Basic computer literacy).
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Own transport and cell phone.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Strong Human Resources skills.