Trainee Retail Manager (Bloemfontein / Johannesburg)

Job Brief:
The Trainee Retail Manager will take part in a training program within the organisation and be trained in all operational aspects relating to the shop, as well as to empower and lead the team of employees to reach and exceed business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Receiving

• Ensure stock is received correctly according to blind check receiving method
• Oversee receiving area for stock counts, expiry dates and condition of stock.
• Refer any differences / discrepancies to Assistant Manager

Cash Handling

• Manage and control floats
• Oversee cashiers and cash handling protocol
• Ensure Cash-up documentation is managed procedurally
• Petty cash
• Perform random audits

Stock Control

• Damages to be minimised and stock losses to be less than 0,3% of turnover
• Daily stock rotation
• Daily stock counts, as per schedule, from Stock Office must be correctly counted and reported.
• Short dated stock to be reported daily
• Arrange stock take preparations are done and manage process

Security

• Open and close shop
• Complete daily managers check sheet
• Ensure that the alarms, cameras and all security systems are in working order, maintained and tested regularly
• Ensure shop locks, roller doors and any other equipment are maintained.
• Manage the outsourced security guards to ensure adherence to all Econofood policies and procedures.
• General security awareness and accountability as senior on site

People Management

• Equip staff with the required tests and equipment to assure product standards are upheld
• Ensure staff is well versed in the requirements relating to stock rotation and shelf displays.
• Customer Satisfaction
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers so that they feel they receive good value at all times
• Ensure that Policies and Procedures are followed, and amended to support an ever-changing environment
• Management of casual staff

General

• Ensure correct freezer temperatures
• General Maintenance
• General day to day duties and ad hoc projects

Skills Required:

• Grade 12 with a relevant degree or diploma
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English
• Excellent MS Office Skills (level 2)
• Valid Driver’s License with own vehicle
• MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Retail Environment