RolePurpose :
TheStore Assistant Manager is responsible for achievement of salestargets managing and developing the store
teams in orderto maximize profitability maintain brand and Company imageoperational compliance
and offer excellent customerexperience. The role is fully accountable for the daily operationsof the
store and its workforce in line with the overallbusiness objectives.
Responsibilities willinclude but will not be limited to thefollowing :
Customer
Ensure the highestlevels of customer service are delivered at all times.
Take ownership for customer complaints and concerns and addressthese in a professional efficient
and effectivemanner.
Coach and mentor the store teams to enhancecustomer service levels through brand / product
knowledgeand overall Retail understanding.
Constantly assess teamperformance against set key criteria in order to strengthen theteam skills.
Sales
Drive sales andconstantly strive to enhance business ensuring set KPI targets(such as net sales
conversion shrinkage stock turn) aremet.
Create innovative approaches to attract newcustomers expand store traffic andenhance
profitability.
Track brand performancereviewing stock levels and monitoring best sellers and slowmovingstock in
order to generate ideas and action plans toincrease overall sales.
Identify key causes ofunderperformance and drive action plans to respond accordinglythrough
analysis and commercial awareness.
Provide critical analytical feedback to the Operations Buying andPlanning Departments in relation to
product rangingpricing competitive activities and opportunities.
Fullcommercial accountability and responsibility for stockloss.
Standards
Taking accountabilityfor the team understanding of the VM principles andstandards.
Overall accountability for compliance ofsubordinates with established Company policiesprocedures
and standards including but not limited tokeeping of funds and properties personnelpractices
security sales and record keepingprocedures.
Plan organize and execute instore processesincluding cash intake and cash handling stockroomand
stocktake administration management.
Ensurestore inventory is controlled and that adequate security existsstock shortages are kept to a
minimum all items are taggedand Stock Loss Action Plans (SLAP) are in place
Ensureall Company Health & Safety Security and Compliance policiesare adhered to raising any
concerns to the Excellence andCompliance team in a timely manner.
Continually deliverand review instore duties including but not limited to cleaningprocedures pre
opening inspections andchecks.
KPIs
Net Sales
ATVATU & Conversion rate
Shrinkage
NPSScore
Data Capture
Employeeturnover
Functional / TechnicalCompetencies
Customer service expertise
Commercial awareness
Selling skills
Analyticalability
MinimumQualifications / education
Degree In Industrial EngineeringSupply chain management or similar is highlyadvantageous